Alma Primary

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils arrive at school with a smile on their face. Staff welcome and greet them warmly. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. They typically behave well in lessons and when moving around the school. Most pupils focus well during learning time and are motivated to achieve well. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive and nurturing. Pupils know that if they have a concern, they can talk to staff who will listen and take action. This means they feel happy and safe. Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to debate and consider the views of others. For example, older pupils debate philosophical issues, such as whether knowledge is always a good thing. These experiences help pupils to develop their own ideas and confidence when speaking in front of others. Pupils take on positions of responsibility. This includes acting as school councillors, eco-warriors and members of the Chesed committee. The Chesed committee are pupils who promote kindness around the school. Leaders provide a wide range of clubs, including karate, debate and Spanish. These activities help pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests. Pupils are incredibly proud of the school's sporting achievements, such as winning the small schools Pokémon primary football tournament 2023.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, learning is not sequenced as effectively as it could be. This means pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that they identify and sequence the key knowledge, vocabulary and skills they want pupils to know and remember year-on-year. This will enable pupils to learn and remember more, deepening subject-specific understanding.

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