“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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