Ofsted

Overall Effectiveness	Good
The Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Leadership and Management	Good
Early Years Provision	Outstanding
Previous Inspection Grade	Good

"The school has high expectations of pupils learning and behaviour. The ambition for children in Reception is exceedingly strong . Pupils love learning and relish the opportunities to demonstrate their understanding. As a result, pupils usually achieve well."

 

"Wisdom, hope, community and respect. Pupils benefit from positive and caring relationships with staff. They feel safe and appreciate the school s ethos of shared respect. Open and honest communication between pupils and staff."

 

"In Reception, the curriculum is of a remarkably high standard. Staff are exceedingly ambitious for all children, including those who are disadvantaged. They prioritise developing children s language and communication skills and skilfully use every opportunity to promote children s learning. This leads to children being highly motivated to learn . Consequently, children achieve exceptionally well."

 

"The school has introduced a highly ambitious curriculum. ...the school has identified and sequenced the vital knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn to be ready for the following stages of education. Staff ...provide clear explanations and check pupils understanding carefully. They are swift to identify and address any gaps in pupils learning. This helps pupils to usually learn and remember well across the curriculum."

 

"The teaching of reading is a strength of the school. Staff are experienced and effective at following the sequenced phonics programme. Pupils get the best possible start in their reading from the very beginning of Reception. This includes pupils who are disadvantaged and those with SEND."