Adisham Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 November 2025

Pupils arrive to a warm welcome every morning and get off to a great start to their day. Regular wellbeing checks enable staff to provide just the right support for any pupils who might need it. As a result, pupils feel secure. They have a deep sense of belonging at this school. They thrive academically and in their personal development. The school has honed, over time, a well established and highly effective curriculum and successful approaches to teaching. This begins at the start of school, as children transition into the Reception class. Staff build positive relationships with children and their families. At the earliest opportunity, the school forms an accurate understanding of children's starting points. Staff swiftly identify any barriers that children may face. Staff have expert subject knowledge. They teach the curriculum consistently well. Pupils build a secure understanding of reading, writing and mathematics. This means that pupils, particularly pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, achieve highly from their starting points. Every aspect of school life, from the environment to daily routines, is designed so that every pupil can overcome any barriers to learning or wellbeing. As pupils progress through the school, they learn to overcome any barriers independently. They choose resources, environments and technology which support their learning and wellbeing extraordinarily well. Every aspect of the school is inclusive. Its impact on pupils is transformational. All pupils, especially those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, are well prepared for life in modern Britain and the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy school. They focus on their learning well. Classrooms buzz with excitement as pupils engage in lessons enthusiastically. Bullying is not tolerated. Attendance levels exceed the national average. If any pupil's attendance falls below the school's exacting standards, leaders provide personalised pastoral care and support to help each pupil and their families.

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