OFSTED MARCH 2023 – GOOD

Parents say this school makes pupils feel special, with everyone ‘treated equally and utterly treasured’.

The curriculum is sequenced effectively with clear knowledge and skills mapped across all subjects. Teachers collaborate well to share their strong subject knowledge.

Leaders and governors share their high ambition for every pupil to access a wellplanned and inclusive curriculum. Staff work together to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well.

In early years, children love role playing as the teacher, giving each other ‘phonics lessons’. Children learn sounds quickly and securely. Reading and phonics are high priority, so all staff are well trained. Assessment is precise to ensure that gaps in pupils’ knowledge are identified. Pupils catch up well with expert one-to-one help. Pupils learn to be fluent readers with a love for books.

Pupils meet high expectations for behaviour. Staff model how to be polite, respectful and kind, which inspires high standards for pupils. If pupils need help, staff use a ‘restorative’ approach. Pupils learn from mistakes and make amends. As a result, relationships stay positive and warm.

Leaders are passionate that all pupils should experience a wealth of cultural opportunities

If families require extra support, leaders work with a range of external agencies, including social care, health and housing services. Communication is effective and actions show diligence.

School statistics and results 

Total number of pupils (including part-time pupils)                        84

As we are a small school, it is worth noting that percentages can sometimes be misleading. In 2019 there were 6 children in Year 6.