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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

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

” 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.”

“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.”