Edison Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 December 2024

Pupils are very happy in the school. They know that members of staff will support them if they have any worries. Staff have developed positive relationships with the pupils. They know the pupils very well. This helps to ensure that pupils are kept safe. The school has high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy being challenged and are enthusiastic during lessons. The school supports them to achieve highly across the curriculum. Pupils behave well during lessons and at breaktimes. They are kind and caring towards each other. Pupils can take on leadership responsibilities to support their peers. This includes the 'playground patrol' and 'staircase supervisors.' In the Reception Year, staff support children to follow routines and instructions. Children interact and share with each other well. Many pupils take part in the broad range of clubs provided by the school. These help to develop pupils' talents and interests. They include a range of sports, dance, and cooking clubs. Pupils regularly have the opportunity to perform to an audience and lead assemblies. This helps to develop their confidence and public speaking skills.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teaching does not identify gaps in knowledge and check pupils' understanding, particularly of core concepts, subject-specific vocabulary, and prior learning. This means that, occasionally, pupils are not fully ready to learn new content and find it harder to commit knowledge to their long-term memory. Leaders should develop teaching expertise so that it identifies and addresses any gaps in pupils' understanding.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)