“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”