“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”

“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”

“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”

“Pupils support each other well when they are completing their work.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“There is a strong team culture within the school.”

“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”

“The residential visit to Robinwood encourages pupils to experience new challenges and work collaboratively with their friends.”

“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”

“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”

“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”

” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”

“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”

“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”

“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”

“Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the school.”

“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”

“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”

“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”

“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”

“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”

“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Leaders work well
with members of the multi-academy trust to support staff.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”

“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”