Elton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 June 2023

Staff greet pupils warmly each morning at this welcoming and caring school. Leaders are building positive relationships with families across the school community. Pupils feel safe. They know that staff will listen to them and give them the support they need. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. They have high expectations for behaviour. Classrooms are calm. This allows pupils to do their best in lessons. Leaders and staff are ambitious for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well in the majority of subjects. Pupils understand fairness, equality and diversity. They recognise that 'being unique makes you special' in this inclusive school. Pupils have a good understanding of what it means to be a good citizen. They are proud to take on leadership roles, such as librarians or as members of the school council. Pupils benefit from a wide range of high-quality opportunities that enhance their learning and support their personal development. Many links have been made with industry, and this helps to support the school's vision to raise aspirations. Pupils participate in interesting trips and visits. There is also a wide range of clubs, including coding and numerous sports.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, teachers' assessment information is not always sufficient to highlight what pupils have remembered and can and cannot do in some areas of the curriculum. This means that teachers are sometimes not identifying where there could be gaps in pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers sharpen their assessment strategies in these subjects so that they can make certain that pupils' learning is secure in all elements of the curriculum.

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