Asterdale Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 March 2026

Pupils are valued, respected and known well by staff at Asterdale. This leads to a strong sense of belonging, where pupils achieve well. This begins when the youngest children start in early years. Pupils thrive in a culture underpinned by the school’s values. They live out the values of aspiration, self-belief and empathy. They show resilience and they understand the importance of teamwork. Pupils show respect and care for one another. They have warm and positive relationships with staff. Pupils enjoy enrichment activities, including clubs, trips, residential visits and wider opportunities, to broaden their experiences. Leaders ensure that all pupils, particularly those who may otherwise miss out, can take part fully in these activities. Pupils say that they are proud of their school. School is a fun and enjoyable place to be. As a result, most pupils attend well. Leaders and staff have consistently high expectations of behaviour. Consequently, pupils behave very well. Bullying is rare, but when concerns arise, staff act swiftly to provide the right support. As a result, pupils feel safe in school. The older pupils support the younger ones through their leadership roles, including reading ambassadors and when supporting at lunchtimes. These roles help them to prepare to be a positive member of the community. Pupils engage enthusiastically with an ambitious curriculum that has been well planned out. They enjoy their learning. Teachers use the ‘Asterdale toolkit’ well to ensure a consistency across school. Most teachers make sure that pupils understand what they are learning. Most pupils are prepared for the next stage. Staff swiftly identify barriers to learning for pupils and work together effectively to provide the best possible support for pupils. They want all children to achieve ‘everyday excellence’. Staff provide highly effective, tailored support. As a result, pupils achieve well, including those who are disadvantaged, speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

What the school should improve

• Leaders need to ensure that the well-designed curriculum is taught consistently well in all subjects and year groups, so that pupils secure the knowledge and skills they need for their next steps.
• Leaders should ensure that pupils understand how the school’s values that they follow in their behaviour and conduct link with fundamental British values. They should also ensure that pupils deepen their understanding of different world faiths.

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