“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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