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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

“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.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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