Ofsted

Leaders have developed a broad curriculum that reflects the context of the school. It meets the needs of all learners well.

Leaders provide training for staff to improve their subject knowledge. The focus on pupils vocabulary has a strong impact on their language development. Teachers give clear explanations of new subject specific vocabulary.

Reading is a strength of the school Learning is well sequenced to develop pupils phonic and comprehension knowledge. Gaps in pupils learning are quickly addressed. Parents are well supported to ensure that they can help their children to read at home. As such, pupils become strong readers over time. They enjoy reading books that reinforce their learning across the curriculum.

Children in the Nursery get off to a good start. They learn to take risks and develop their physicality. Adults help them to manage their feelings and follow routines. They provide life experiences to develop children s understanding of the world.

Leaders are relentless in ensuring that the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are met. They ensure teachers adapt the curriculum well to meet the se pupils needs. 

Governors have an accurate view of the school s strengths and priorities. They support and challenge leaders to ensure that pupils achieve and learn well.

Pupils are confident that the adults in the school listen to them and take their concerns seriously. The curriculum systematically develops their knowledge of how to keep themselves safe.