All Hallows CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

The school has established a clear vision and values. There is a determination to ensure that the school is 'at the heart of the community, with the children at the heart of the school'. Pupils value the school. They appreciate being part of a small church school where everyone is 'truly known'. The new behaviour policy is working well. Pupils show each other kindness. They are polite and courteous. In lessons, pupils are focused and engaged. They work collaboratively. Pupils appreciate the house points they receive for positive behaviour. 'Behaviour sanction' cards are rarely issued. Pupils said that they trust that teachers will quickly resolve bullying or friendship concerns. Pupils particularly value the emotional literacy support assistant (ELSA) help they receive. They said that the ELSA room was a place where they can be listened to and 'express yourself'. The school has undergone much needed change. A well-planned curriculum is now in place in most subjects. However, the curriculum is not yet consistently implemented, including in the early years. Expectations for some pupils are not high enough. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the most able pupils, do not achieve as well as they could.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is not suitably adapted to meet the needs of all learners. The ambition for some pupils is too low. This means that some pupils, including pupils with SEND and the most able pupils, do not achieve as well as they should. The school must ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively and adapted across all subjects and in the early years. It must ensure that all pupils achieve the ambitious outcomes of which they are capable.
• Subject leaders do not receive the time or the training required to conduct their roles. This is a barrier to swift and effective curriculum implementation. The school must ensure that subject leaders receive the professional opportunities needed to carry out their roles expertly.
• In lessons, the curriculum in many subjects is not suitably adapted for pupils with SEND. This limits the knowledge and skills they acquire. The school must ensure that the curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced so that the learning needs of pupils with SEND are fully met.
• The school has a positive safeguarding culture, but some safeguarding records are not as well kept as is necessary. The school must urgently ensure that the safeguarding records are comprehensive, clear and well managed.

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