Here are the highlights of the Ofsted inspection September 2022, along with the areas that we will be working on:

ETHOS AND VALUES:

This is a very happy school
Pupils feel safe, as staff care for them well Leaders have created a community ethos in which people value each other
Pupils learn to celebrate differences, and behave extremely well
Staff morale and retention are exceptionally high, with leaders considerate of staff welfare

ACHIEVEMENT:

Leaders make sure that pupils achieve very well in English and Maths
Pupils become fluent and confident readers and build up a strong vocabulary
The English and Maths curriculum is designed with logical progression, ensuring that pupils build up and deepen their knowledge
As a result, pupils achieve very well in these subjects

EARLY YEARS PROVISION:

The curriculum for Early Years is well thought through and delivered
The children develop secure knowledge across all areas of learning
The children in engage in the many activities available with enthusiasm and curiosity
The children are diligent, value learning and want to succeed

BEHAVIOUR AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Leaders have high expectations, especially for behaviour and personal development
Pupils learn to celebrate differences and behave extremely well
Staff encourage pupils to develop strong character traits, these include kindness and persistence

SPECIAL NEEDS:

Pupils with special needs and/or disabilities receive the help they need
Their needs are identified accurately, and they are supported in class to access the same curriculum as their peers

SAFEGUARDING:

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Leaders and staff know the pupils and their families very well
Staff are alert to any concerning signs and changes in behaviours and report concerns even if they appear minor
Leaders work and liaise effectively with external agencies to support pupils’ safety and welfare

IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE IN SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND ART:

Leaders should identify and make clear to staff exactly what subject specific knowledge they want pupils to know and by when
Leaders should make sure that teachers have the expertise and skills to teach with clarity and precision
Teachers should ensure that the delivery of the curriculum enables pupils to embed knowledge in their long-term memories

We have addressed the issues that Ofsted raised in their report by:

Introducing a new curriculum: Cornerstones Curriculum 22, a progressive, knowledge-rich curriculum
Subjects are taught as distinct disciplines
Coverage and progression are tracked digitally
Retention of knowledge gained and retained is regularly tracked

For the full report, please click here.