Crown Lane Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Pupils are keen to demonstrate their Crown Lane 'superpowers' in all that they do. For example, staff encourage pupils to show resilience, curiosity and reflectiveness when they are learning. Leaders and staff have created a kind and safe place for pupils to learn. They foster a community where everyone is polite and respectful to one another. Pupils are kept safe. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers ensure that all pupils are supported effectively in their learning and achieve well. Leaders have introduced a new behaviour policy. This has resulted in a calm atmosphere around school and in lessons. Irrespective of what year group they are in, pupils are keen to learn and work hard. Those who are new to the school, including those children who join the Nursery class or the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision), quickly get used to routines and demonstrate positive attitudes to school life. They join in happily with everything that is on offer. Leaders plan a range of educational visits to enhance pupils' learning of the curriculum. Pupils speak fondly of these visits. They understand how these are planned to enrich what they have been taught in class. Pupils also participate in a range of leadership opportunities that allow them to help shape different aspects of school life.

What the school should improve

• Some activities that pupils complete in lessons are less helpful than others in supporting their learning of the curriculum. When this happens, it decreases how well pupils are supported to secure and remember knowledge. Leaders should continue their work to strengthen the implementation of the curriculum for all subjects.

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