We are a Sunday Times top-performing school.
Here are the highlights of the Ofsted inspection September 2022, along with the areas that we will be working on:
ETHOS AND VALUES:
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This is a very happy school
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Pupils feel safe, as staff care for them well Leaders have created a community ethos in which people value each other
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Pupils learn to celebrate differences, and behave extremely well
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Staff morale and retention are exceptionally high, with leaders considerate of staff welfare
ACHIEVEMENT:
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Leaders make sure that pupils achieve very well in English and Maths
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Pupils become fluent and confident readers and build up a strong vocabulary
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The English and Maths curriculum is designed with logical progression, ensuring that pupils build up and deepen their knowledge
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As a result, pupils achieve very well in these subjects
EARLY YEARS PROVISION:
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The curriculum for Early Years is well thought through and delivered
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The children develop secure knowledge across all areas of learning
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The children in engage in the many activities available with enthusiasm and curiosity
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The children are diligent, value learning and want to succeed
BEHAVIOUR AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
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Leaders have high expectations, especially for behaviour and personal development
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Pupils learn to celebrate differences and behave extremely well
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Staff encourage pupils to develop strong character traits, these include kindness and persistence
SPECIAL NEEDS:
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Pupils with special needs and/or disabilities receive the help they need
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Their needs are identified accurately, and they are supported in class to access the same curriculum as their peers
SAFEGUARDING:
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The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
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Leaders and staff know the pupils and their families very well
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Staff are alert to any concerning signs and changes in behaviours and report concerns even if they appear minor
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Leaders work and liaise effectively with external agencies to support pupils’ safety and welfare
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE IN SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND ART:
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Leaders should identify and make clear to staff exactly what subject specific knowledge they want pupils to know and by when
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Leaders should make sure that teachers have the expertise and skills to teach with clarity and precision
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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:
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Introducing a new curriculum: Cornerstones Curriculum 22, a progressive, knowledge-rich curriculum
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Subjects are taught as distinct disciplines
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Coverage and progression are tracked digitally
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Retention of knowledge gained and retained is regularly tracked
For the full report, please click here.