Ofsted conducted an inspection in October 2023.  The inspectors judged our academy to be 'Good' in all areas, which is a fantastic achievement.

The inspectors noted the following areas of strength in our school: 

• Relationships are strong and respectful, both between pupils themselves, and between pupils and adults. 

• Pupils understand that leaders want them to do well. They enjoy their lessons and try hard with their work. There is a newly detailed, broad and interesting curriculum in place with a focus on basic skills. Pupils are keen to learn and participate well in lessons. 

• Well-established routines and high expectations support learning effectively. 

• The curriculum is enhanced by a wide extra-curricular offer that includes, for example, music and physical education (PE), both delivered by specialists. Pupils appreciate and access these wider opportunities. 

• Reading is a priority for the school. Children in Reception and pupils in Years 1 and 2 enjoy daily phonics sessions, using the school’s chosen approach. These sessions are delivered by skilled, well-trained adults. 

• …As pupils become more confident and fluent, they develop a love of reading, which they use throughout the other areas of the curriculum. 

• All pupils get the opportunity to practise what they need to learn new skills. Consequently, over time, pupils achieve well. 

• Children in early years benefit from a well-planned, appropriate curriculum that considers how young children learn best. 

• …Children are being well prepared for Year 1. 

• Opportunities to develop pupils’ wider cultural development are included in the curriculum. 

• Pupils understand similarities and differences and demonstrate care for one other. 

• Pupils’ health and well-being are a high priority. 

Thank you to all the parents who took the time to complete the Parent View surveys to inform the inspectors' decision-making process.