Fairfield Park Lower School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

Pupils embark on a rich, personal development journey in their time at this school. They access an extensive range of wider opportunities that prepare them well for the modern world. At the heart of this, pupils gain a deep understanding of culture and heritage beyond that of their own lived experiences. This celebration of diversity runs through all aspects of school life. This fosters high levels of mutual respect. The pupils have a strong sense of belonging to 'two sites but one school'. Through careful planning, pupils take on anti-bullying roles and represent the school council. They are inspired to learn about engineering, the environment, the arts and being entrepreneurs. All pupils take part in sports competitions and benefit from sports coaching. They access many clubs such as gardening, art and drama. Pupils enjoy volunteering and fundraising in school and for the community. Pupils are proud of their school and want to do well. They consistently follow the school' s rules and routines. Behaviour is exemplary, including at play times. Pupils, including the very youngest, show self-control and are unwaveringly polite. Pupils also enjoy their learning. They like the range of topics they study and the books that they read. The trips and visits they go on broaden their knowledge of the subjects they study.

What the school should improve

• In some instances, pupils do not receive sufficient or clear feedback on how to improve or deepen their understanding, including in writing. Therefore, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school needs to check that this feedback happens more consistently and effectively, so pupils fully achieve the ambitious aims leaders intend.

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