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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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