Chase Lane Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2022

Pupils at Chase Lane Primary enjoy school life. They are kind, friendly and respectful to each other. Staff care about the pupils and their families. They know the pupils well and do everything they can to meet pupils' individual needs. There is a true spirit of community here. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. From the early years, they establish a set of 'golden rules'. This helps to create a calm and orderly environment. Pupils behave well. They listen to teachers, follow instructions and work hard. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, leaders deal with it effectively. Pupils are safe here. Pupils take an active part in the life of the school. Leaders meet with members of the school council and listen to pupils' views. Pupils' ideas help to develop the school, for example in its approaches to behaviour and sustainability. Older pupils take on roles as well-being ambassadors, sports leaders and prefects. Leaders provide pupils with a diverse range of opportunities to broaden their experiences. Pupils attend forest school and there are various other activities, such as sports, choir, gardening and theatre club. This is a school where pupils can develop their talents and interests.

What the school should improve

• From Year 2 onwards, some teachers do not use phonics systematically to help pupils read unfamiliar words. This means that some pupils, who are still at a relatively early stage of reading, are not making as much progress as they should with their reading fluency. Leaders should ensure that all teachers from Year 2 to Year 6 receive training in the teaching of phonics. They should also ensure that these teachers use phonics consistently when teaching pupils how to read.

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