Arlies Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2023

Pupils are happy to attend this welcoming and caring school. Leaders are building relationships with families effectively, especially through events such as the family breakfasts. Leaders and staff are ambitious for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well in the majority of subjects. Pupils understand fairness, equality and diversity. This is an inclusive school where pupils recognise that 'everyone is different in a unique way'. Pupils flourish in leadership roles such as prefects or members of the various school councils. Pupils feel safe; they appreciate the support that they receive from staff. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. They have high expectations for behaviour. Classrooms are calm. This allows pupils to do their best in lessons. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, benefit from an extensive programme of high- quality opportunities that enhance their learning and support their personal development. Leaders are effective in removing barriers that might prevent pupils from attending these activities. Pupils participate in interesting trips and visits, including visits from inspirational athletes and authors. They take part in exciting residential visits and cultural visits to the theatre. They also learn to play a musical instrument and enjoy live musical performances.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders' curriculum development is not as far forward as in others. In these subjects, teaching does not build pupils' knowledge in a well-considered and logical way. This affects how well pupils develop and deepen their knowledge over time. Leaders should give more thought to the order of learning and make associated improvements to staff subject knowledge to help pupils know more and remember more in these subjects.

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