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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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