Fairlop Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 November 2024

Pupils are proud to be part of the inclusive Fairlop community. They talk passionately about what makes the school special. This includes the strong focus on showing kindness and respect to all. Pupils particularly appreciate the help and support they receive from staff. They know they are safe here. Staff have high expectations of pupils' learning, including in the early years. They regularly review the curriculum to ensure that all pupils are achieving well. Pupils produce work of high quality in different subjects. They achieve particularly well in national assessments. Pupils are highly focused in lessons. They discuss their learning with passion and enjoy sharing new ideas. Pupils become leaders and help others in their community. They raise money for local charities. Many pupils support their younger peers by becoming prefects and playground buddies. Those on the school council are empowered to seek and represent the views of others. For example, they have recently shared opinions on the new canteen menu and local environmental issues. A broad range of additional activities enhance pupils' learning. These include cheerleading, yoga and choir. Pupils enjoy a range of visits each year, for example, to the British Museum, the Imperial War Museum and different places of worship.

What the school should improve

• In a few instances, pupils' understanding is not checked in a timely way. As a result, a small number of pupils continue to have misconceptions and are not fully ready to learn new content. The school should continue to ensure that assessment is used consistently to identify and correct pupils' mistakes before they move on in their learning.

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