Ofsted
The school has been inspected by Ofsted in May 2019 and, most recently, in January 2025.
In May 2019, the school was graded as Good by Ofsted.
When inspectors returned in January 2025, significant improvements across all areas were noted, with the school meeting Outstanding school inspection criteria.
“Evidence gathered during this ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests that the school’s work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.” (Ofsted inspection report, published March 2025).
The full inspection report may be viewed via this link: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/134248
If you would like a paper copy of our Ofsted report, please contact the school office.
What did inspectors say about our school? Some highlights from our most recent inspection report
“There is a strong sense of community…positive relationships between adults and pupils.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is impressive. They enthusiastically take part in lessons. They work hard and enjoy learning across the curriculum…highly supportive of each other.”
“Embedded routines contribute to a calm and orderly environment.”
“The school is ambitious for pupils’ achievement…Pupils achieve well across the curriculum.”
“Pupils make significant contributions to the life of the school…they enjoy the wide range of clubs on offer and opportunities to represent the school in competitions.”
“Pupils are very well prepared for life in modern Britain…deep understanding of concepts such as prejudice, democracy and the rule of law.”
“Pupils say that all are welcome at their school regardless of their background.”
“The school has an ambitious curriculum which motivates the pupils…organised to enable pupils to securely build knowledge and skills.”
“Reading is prioritised…as soon as children start school in Reception, they acquire phonics knowledge and a love of reading.”
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality texts…pupils also regularly select books based on their interests, which are added to classroom libraries. They are confident and enthusiastic readers.”
“There is an extensive and carefully planned programme of professional development for all staff…teaching methods are understood and applied consistently.”
“Checks on what pupils know are highly effective. In lessons, teachers check that pupils understand new learning and staff respond quickly to pupils’ errors or misconceptions. Assessment information is used to check that each subject is delivered effectively. This led to adaptations in the curriculum…ensures that all groups of pupils learn new knowledge securely.”
“There are robust systems for identifying the needs of pupils with SEND…teachers ensure that learning is accessible for pupils with SEND, while also promoting high levels of independence.”
“Pupil understanding of the school’s values underpin the school’s expectations for behaviour. Pupils talk about the importance of friendship, compassion and trust…they are highly supportive of each other in school.”
“The school has effective and robust systems for successfully promoting attendance.”
“The promotion of personal development is embedded across all of the school’s work. Pupils understand how to stay healthy, physically and mentally…know how to stay safe…they benefit from opportunities to explore concepts such as democracy through first-hand experiences.”
“Pupils apply for some jobs in the school. These include roles in the school’s saving bank, which helps pupils to understand how to manage money.”
“Staff are passionate about working at the school…they say leaders carefully consider their workload and well-being when making decisions."
“The governing body has a broad range of skills and experiences, which it uses for the benefit of the school…It has a deep knowledge of the school and the community it serves. The governing uses this to provide leaders with effective challenge and support."
“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
