Acre View Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 May 2025

Positive relationships, kindness and respect are at the heart of everything that this school does. There is a tangible feeling of belonging here. Pupils develop trusting relationships with staff which helps them to feel happy and safe. Staff know the pupils extremely well and deeply understand their needs, interests and talents. This enables staff to tailor provision for each pupil successfully. The school's curriculum prioritises a therapeutic approach as well as academic support so that pupils settle quickly. This helps them to grow in confidence and develop resilience. Pupils' behaviour and attendance improve considerably when they join this school. This helps pupils to meet the school's high aspirations for their achievement. Pupils benefit from the meticulous thought that is given to promoting their personal development. Pupils benefit from an extraordinary range of experiences outside the classroom. They enjoy the vast range of trips and visitors that expand their horizons. For instance, pupils take part in horse-riding, safari park visits and 'dinosaur' encounters. All of this develops their abilities to cope with unfamiliar situations and life beyond school. Parents and carers are positive about the school. They recognise how the school's ambition and care is transformative for their children.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, on occasion, gaps in some pupils' knowledge are not identified or addressed before new learning is introduced. This means that these pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it could be. The school should support staff in checking that pupils have successfully embedded prior knowledge before they introduce new curriculum content.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)