OFSTED Graded Inspection - Report - June 2025

The quality of education Outstanding

Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding

Personal development Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

Early years provision Outstanding

Please read the content of the report below. 

What is it like to attend this school?

Leaders, pupils, staff and families are very proud of their exceptional school. Pupils love coming to school. They feel welcome and valued here. The school creates a caring and compassionate environment where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school’s motto of ‘Let’s shine’ is evident in all parts of school life. Pupils thrive and grow as well-rounded, confident individuals. There are extremely positive and trusting relationships between staff and pupils.

High-quality pastoral care is a key feature of the school’s work. Skilled staff help pupils to understand and manage their feelings independently. Through the curriculum, pupils learn how to manage risk, including when online. Pupils know how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. They learn how to demonstrate a deep understanding of their responsibilities to others and the wider world.

The school has high expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour. Pupils rise to meet these expectations. Their behaviour is exemplary. Children in the early years settle into routines quickly. They work and play together harmoniously. Pupils enjoy their learning, free from disruptions. No learning time is wasted. By the time they reach Year 6, pupils achieve well above national expectations. They are exceptionally well prepared for their transition to secondary school.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

Highly effective, inspiring leadership means there is no complacency in this school. There is a strong determination to improve this excellent school even further. Leaders and governors are resolute that all decisions they make are in the very best interests of the pupils. Staff are tremendously positive and are proud to be part of a creative, strong, supportive team.

Across subjects, the school’s curriculum is coherently designed. Pupils build on their impressive knowledge as they move through the school. They learn and use rich vocabulary. Skilled teachers use their checks on what pupils remember to design and adapt activities. This means that pupils build their new learning on solid foundations. Pupils make new links and connections with what they already know. Pupils produce work of an exceptionally high standard.

Reading is central to the school’s excellent curriculum offer. Interesting, diverse and challenging texts are used to support the delivery of knowledge across subjects very effectively. Children in the early years vote on the book the teacher reads. This helps them to develop their love of books. Enjoyment of reading is promoted consistently as pupils continue through school. Pupils speak enthusiastically of the texts they read. Staff have the expertise to deliver the phonics programme very effectively. They provide tailored support for pupils who need extra help. This builds pupils’ confidence considerably, helping them to become fluent, accurate readers.

Children in the early years have a strong start to their education. The early years provides them with a secure foundation for their learning and development. Children display high levels of engagement and concentration. They develop a love of learning through the curriculum. Staff support children to follow the school’s rules and routines from the start. Children quickly develop exceptional attitudes and behaviour. They are well prepared for Year 1.

The school is relentlessly ambitious for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to achieve well and flourish. Staff carefully adapt work so that pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum as their peers. The school identifies and meets the needs of these pupils well. The school promotes pupils’ personal development exceptionally well. It offers pupils an extensive range of opportunities to broaden their horizons, such as being part of the pupil council, being a reading representative and being a ‘Shine leader’. There is also a comprehensive calendar of trips, visits and other special events. Older pupils support younger pupils in school. For example, older pupils serve younger pupils their school lunch. They sit and talk to the younger pupils about their learning. In this way, pupils leave the school as mature, well-rounded individuals, ready to take their place in modern Britain.

School leaders and governors keep all aspects of the school’s work under tight scrutiny to inform improvement. They successfully meet the school’s changing needs. Governors are clear about their statutory responsibilities and take their duty of care seriously. Staff appreciate the measures the school takes to reduce their workload and to support their well-being.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective