Archibald Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 September 2022

Being a good citizen and showing tolerance and respect are the hallmarks of pupils in this school. There is an unmistakably positive atmosphere here. High levels of respect exist between pupils and teachers, and between pupils and their classmates. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that teachers have for them. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities. There are competitions for spelling, poetry and handwriting, as well as sports. Pupils compete to win the election to be a school councillor or to be the star pupil of the year. Pupils aim high. Career aspirations to be an engineer, electrician or teacher are typical. Pupils are proud of the diversity at school. There are pupils from 24 countries. Pupils try to speak and read each other's languages. Signs around school, such as how to wash hands, appear not only in English. Pupils feel safe. The building and site are secure. Pupils share their concerns or worries with an adult or put them inside a 'worry monster'. Bullying has virtually disappeared. Pupils try to stick to the golden rules for behaviour. They talk of how using kind words and following instructions is important. Pupils appreciate the school environment. Displays of work are of high quality, representing different subjects and aspects of school life.

What the school should improve

• A small number of foundation subjects are not sufficiently well planned. New knowledge does not build on or connect to what pupils already know. As a result, some pupils find it difficult to remember new knowledge in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that all curriculum areas are carefully planned and sequenced so that pupils achieve well across the curriculum.

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