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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“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.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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