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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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