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All pupils achieve exceptionally well at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy. The school has set high ambitions and aspirations for all pupils. Pupils rise to these high expectations.
Pupils are well supported at this caring and nurturing school. As a result, all pupils flourish academically and in their whole personal development. The school's motto of 'we sow.
we nurture. we grow' is fully realised here.
Pupils' behaviour across school is exemplary.
Pupils show high levels of respect to each other. Older pupils pride themselves in being positive role models to younger members of the school community. Staff model polite manners to pupils.
Pupi...ls are courteous to their teachers, visitors and each other, following the lead of adults.
The school offers a rich range of exciting activities. The school carefully considers each activity to best support pupils' education and wider development.
For example, pupils travel to overseas locations. For many pupils, these are new life experiences. Pupils attend extra-curricular clubs, such as sewing, sports and horse riding.
They care and attend to the animals on their school farm. Pupils, families and carers are very grateful for the wealth of wider opportunities on offer.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is committed to improving the life chances of all pupils.
This is successfully achieved through the high-quality education and wider opportunities in place for all pupils.
The curriculum is ambitious and aspirational. The knowledge, skills and subject-specific vocabulary pupils will learn carefully builds over time.
This begins from the very start in nursery. Adults quickly identify and address any gaps in learning. Wider opportunities, such as educational visits, are carefully planned to support the ambitious learning intentions of the curriculum.
These also provide memorable experiences for pupils. All of this supports pupils to achieve well academically.
Staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge across all subject areas.
They deliver lessons clearly and exceptionally well. Pupils who are ready to move on to more complex, deeper learning are quickly identified and supported. Teachers prepare ambitious learning activities.
As a result of this effective teaching, pupils are able to learn the school's ambitious curriculum exceptionally well.
The school promotes a strong inclusive environment. They are very clear about the barriers to learning for all pupils.
This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. The school ensures that barriers to learning are identified and addressed from the very beginning. Pupils receive the right support at the right time.
Teachers skilfully adapt classroom activities to ensure that all pupils are working towards the same ambitious curriculum aims. Consequently, pupils with SEND achieve well.
The love of reading is promoted from the very start.
Reading is prioritised across the curriculum. All pupils read regularly and widely. Books and texts across school are diverse and varied.
Staff are experts at delivering the phonics programme. Pupils who need extra help receive this very quickly. Subsequently, pupils learn to read accurately and fluently.
Pupils take their learning seriously. They seek feedback from staff because they want to continuously improve their work. Pupils' books are exceptionally well presented.
Children's positive attitudes to learning starts from the early years. They are highly engaged in their activities and routines.
The curriculum for personal development promotes the development of pupils' character and interests.
Pupils learn about different cultures and religions. They raise money for children's hospitals. In addition, pupils' mental and physical health is well considered.
The school provides dedicated and skilled professional support to pupils. Pupils are taught strategies to manage their own emotions. The school organise a careers fair for older pupils and their families.
They learn about the world of work. All this raises pupils' aspirations for their futures.
Trust leaders offer appropriate support and challenge to the school.
Staff appreciate the professional development opportunities provided for them. All schools within the trust work collaboratively to provide the best possible education for all pupils.
