“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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