Earlsdon Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils are proud of their school. They are happy, polite and feel safe. They have positive attitudes to learning and behave well in lessons. Staff build warm and trusting relationships with pupils. This starts in the early years and sows the seed for positive behaviour from the outset. Pupils know and follow the school rules to 'Be ready, show respect and make safe choices'. An ambitious curriculum demonstrates the school's high expectations of what pupils will learn. Pupils rise to these expectations and achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom. Pupils are actively involved in community events. This includes managing a local allotment. Children in the early years settle quickly. They are encouraged and taught to be independent, cooperative and inquisitive in their learning. The school's programme for personal development is extensive. Pupil leadership roles help pupils to become responsible, active and respectful citizens. For example, pupils readily take on roles such as young interpreters, welcome committee and eco- team members. Pupils also benefit from an exciting programme of residential visits to develop resilience, outdoor learning and intercultural understanding. These include international visits to Japan, France and Spain.

What the school should improve

• In the early years and foundation subjects, teachers do not routinely check what pupils know and can do. As a result, staff do not identify where gaps in knowledge exist or use this information to inform future teaching. The school should ensure teachers' checks on pupils' learning are effective to build on and extend what pupils know and can do.
• The school has not identified the specific strategies some pupils with SEND need to help them achieve as well as they could. As a result, these pupils do not master some key basic skills or overcome areas they struggle with. The school should ensure that staff develop the expertise needed to identify the precise focus areas pupils need to grasp to enhance their learning.
• Too many pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils, are repeatedly absent. This means they miss vital learning. The school should continue to work closely with parents and carers of pupils who are persistently absent to instil the importance of daily attendance.

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