Eleanor Palmer Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 September 2023

Pupils thrive in this nurturing and supportive school. The school develops pupils' knowledge and confidence through a rich curriculum and thought-provoking experiences. Pupils excel in their learning. This is because the school has high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are rightly very proud of the work that they produce in different subjects. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They listen attentively, are highly motivated and show respect and kindness towards adults and each other. From early years onwards, pupils learn to identify emotions and adopt a mindset with which they see challenges or setbacks as a way to get better at something. This is a core part of the curriculum that pupils experience. For example, in physical education (PE), pupils strive to beat their own records in a three-lap challenge. Pupils celebrate the school's diversity and know that everyone is welcome. The school promotes responsibility and independence in pupils, starting from early years. For example, in Reception, children rotate as class monitors. Older pupils keenly serve as reading buddies for younger ones. The school places great importance on boosting confidence and communication through developing pupils' fluency in expressing themselves. Pupils articulate their views and consider others' perspectives exceptionally well.

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