Our school had its most recent Ofsted Inspection on Tuesday 3rd December 2025; we were all delighted with the outcome. We are extremely proud of our school and so are really pleased that the inspectors were able to capture so many of the great things about all of us – our children, parents and families, staff and governors, which reflected what is important to us as a school community. 

We hope you enjoy reading what they had to say; our report opens with the following:

‘Pupils are greeted by smiling staff each day. They know that staff care about them, which helps them to feel safe in school. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. The school forms strong relationships with pupils and their families. This helps pupils to thrive. The youngest children enjoy exploring and learning alongside their friends. They flourish in the exciting environment the school has created.’

‘Pupils strive to live up to the high expectations that the school has of them.’

Please click on the link below to view our Ofsted report in full however, we have captured a number of the comments below for you to take a look at …

Our Early Years – Nursery and Reception

‘The teaching of early reading is a strength. Children in the Nursery and Reception class get off to a flying start. They enjoy learning new vocabulary and joining in with familiar songs and rhymes. This helps to develop their listening and pronunciation skills. They quickly learn the sounds that letters make. Phonics is taught consistently well.’

Phonics and Reading from Early Reading Skills to Upper KS2

‘Those pupils who struggle with reading are identified swiftly. Additional help ensures that they catch up quickly. Most pupils are confident, fluent readers by the time they start in key stage 2. Pupils read widely and often. They enjoy selecting texts from the well-resourced library. Pupils particularly enjoy the texts chosen by their teachers. Pupils talk enthusiastically about books that encourage them to think about things from another perspective for example, books about disabilities and differences.’

Our Unique Curriculum:

‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils who are disadvantaged, to become successful learners. The curriculum has been carefully designed to meet the needs of pupils who are taught in mixed-age classes. The school’s actions to refine the curriculum have helped to maintain the positive standards of education that all pupils receive. The most important knowledge that pupils need to know has been precisely sequenced from the early years to Year 6.

The school has ensured that all staff receive the training and resources that they need to deliver the curriculum well. Across the curriculum, the most important knowledge that pupils need to have is explicit.’

‘Suitable learning activities help pupils practise what they are learning. This helps them to apply what they already know when they are learning something new.’

 Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Provision:

‘Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), strive to live up to the high expectations that the school has of them.’

‘Skilled staff have the knowledge that they need to adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND effectively. Pupils with SEND take part in all that the school has to offer. They learn the same curriculum as their classmates, achieve well and are successful in a broad range of subjects. Most pupils, including pupils with SEND, attend school regularly.’

Our Children’s Attitudes and Behaviour:

‘Pupils’ positive attitude and good behaviour create a calm environment in which to learn. This helps pupils to achieve their best. On occasion, when pupils struggle to manage their emotions effectively, staff work with other professionals to ensure that pupils are supported appropriately.’

Our Children’s Personal Development:

‘Pupils’ personal development is promoted well. Visits to different places of worship help to develop pupils’ understanding of other faiths. Pupils play an active role in the life of the local community, for example litter picking on the beach and fundraising for the local food bank. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations, such as when using the internet.’

‘Pupils enjoy the opportunities that the school provides, for example learning to play a brass instrument and playing rugby. Other activities help to build pupils’ confidence and resilience. Older pupils have positions of responsibility, for example as class monitors and as role models for the younger pupils. Visits to places of cultural interest help to broaden pupils’ horizons. Pupils are ambitious for their future careers. For example, pupils aspire to be nurses, pilots or to run a family business.’

School Governance and Staff Views:

‘Governors understand the challenges faced by small schools. They use their knowledge effectively to provide appropriate support and challenge. Staff are proud to be part of the school. They appreciate how their workload and well-being are considered when decisions are made.’

Safeguarding in our School:

‘The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.’

Please click on the following link to read further details:

• Recent OFSTED report

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