Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 October 2022

This is a school that has undergone significant change in the recent past. The changes being introduced by leaders are having a positive impact on the experiences of pupils. Leaders have high expectations for what they want pupils to achieve and who they want them to become as members of society. Pupils develop a strong moral compass during their time at the school. They are keen to contribute to their school community and wider society. Pupils enjoy and benefit from opportunities to contribute to their school community. For example, school councillors talk enthusiastically about their roles. In lessons, pupils look for opportunities to help and encourage each other. Pupils understand how to recognise and challenge injustice and prejudice. They understand what bullying is and how to report it. When it does happen, it is dealt with quickly and effectively. Pupils have confidence in the adults in school to help them with any concerns they might have. There is mutual respect between adults and pupils. However, the behaviour expectations are not always consistently applied and this can affect the flow of learning in some lessons.

What the school should improve

• Assessment is not sharply focused on identifying the small steps of learning required for the lowest 20% of pupils, including those with SEND, to make in order to catch up with their peers. As a result, the gaps between these pupils and their peers do not close quickly enough, and some of the provision for pupils with SEND is not as closely targeted to these small steps as possible. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used to identify precisely any gaps in learning for all pupils. This will particularly benefit the lowest 20% and those with SEND.
• Behaviour across school is inconsistent. This is because there is not currently shared expectations among all staff or leaders. As a result, some instances of low-level disruption occur and this affects the flow of some lessons. Leaders should ensure that there is consistency of understanding and application of behaviour expectations from staff and that staff are supported to apply these.

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