Acacias Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

This is a school where everyone feels valued. Pupils enjoy being part of a thriving and vibrant community. Staff and pupils have worked collaboratively to create a set of values which reflect the school's positive ethos and approach. Pupils demonstrate 'kindness, respect, courage and equality' towards staff and each other on a daily basis. Leaders make sure that any bullying incidents are fully investigated and dealt with quickly and effectively. As a result, pupils feel safe, happy and well cared for. Leaders have the highest of aspirations for their pupils. They expect them to give their best and to behave well. This includes children in the early years and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils eagerly rise to these expectations. They work hard and enjoy harmonious relationships with each other. Pupils take on a wide range of leadership roles with diligence and pride. These include working as safety captains, junior PCSOs (police community support officers) as well as digital leaders and playground pals. Parents and carers who shared their views with the inspector feel that staff help pupils to develop confidence and to be well-prepared for the next stage of their education. Parents feel very much part of the whole-school community.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have recently made some refinements to some of their curriculums. It is too early to fully see the impact of these changes. Leaders should check that these changes have the desired impact so that pupils achieve as well in these subjects as in other curriculums.

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