East Acton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 March 2022

Pupils get on really well with each other and their teachers. They enjoy coming to school. One pupil, with a comment which was typical of others, said, 'I can't think of anything I like best - it is all so great.' Leaders have high expectations for what pupils will learn and experience at school. Pupils are articulate, polite and respectful. They are keen to talk about their achievements, many of which are celebrated in the 'Big Book' that is kept in each class. Pupils are happy to take on responsibilities. Pupils of all ages contribute to school council discussions. They are proud of their work fundraising for charity, and to raise funds for extra playground equipment. Pupil reading mentors recommend books to others and write reviews for the school newsletter; ecowarriors feed the worm composters; and playground friends look out for those who might like some company at breaktimes. Pupils are kept safe in school. Pupils trust the staff and know who they would go to with any concerns. They are also confident that incidents of poor behaviour, such as bullying, are rare and dealt with by staff helpfully and swiftly.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, coordinators are developing approaches to using assessment, which means that assessment strategies are not fully established. Subject coordinators should continue to review and refine their curriculum thinking to ensure that their intended assessments accurately reflect how well pupils have learned over time.

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