This school is proud to be a place ‘where everyone is valued’. It fulfils this ambition well.
The school’s motto, ‘We only get one life so let’s learn how to live it well,’ shines through the ambitious curriculum. It is reflected in the school’s nurturing culture. Pupils are cared for in a warm, welcoming environment.
There are high expectations for all pupils. From the early years, pupils are confident to ask and answer questions, discuss their thinking and engage in debates. Teachers encourage them to be curious and resilient learners.
Reading is a high priority. Skilled staff teach phonics well. The curriculum is designed to encourage pupils to practise their reading across different curriculum subjects. Pupils speak animatedly about books they enjoy.
Children in the early years are nurtured in an exciting environment that is rich with learning experiences.
Pupils’ personal development is at the heart of everything the school does. There is an almost palpable determination to equip pupils with the skills to cope in life.
Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school. They benefit from strong pastoral care. They learn how to recognise and cope with different feelings and emotions.
Pupils learn about life in modern Britain, covering diversity and the importance of equality. They develop respect for others, including for those in different types of relationships.
The trust and governors have secure and purposeful oversight of the school. Staff speak highly of leaders’ support for their professional development, workload and welfare. Parents typically praise the way staff go ‘above and beyond to value every child’.
