Galliard Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

As part of the Children First Academy Trust, Galliard is a school where children genuinely come first. Learning matters here - leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is broad and ambitious. This helps pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding. They are enthusiastic, work hard and produce work of a high quality. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Behaviour is exceptional. The high expectations from staff and robust systems for dealing with any incidents ensure that pupils understand the importance of good behaviour. They are kind, responsible and respectful and demonstrate high levels of self-control. The school's values are embodied in the calm, purposeful atmosphere in all lessons and around the school. This ensures that pupils feel safe and are kept safe each day. A wide variety of visits and workshops enriches the curriculum. For example, in science, older pupils have accessed webinars from a biomechanic making prosthetic limbs and a digital engineer talking about designing and constructing floating staircases. These are linked to leaders' work to build pupils' future aspirations. Pupils are rightly proud of their school. They know that leaders value their opinions and contributions. The school parliament and its members work with leaders to review the school's current practices and suggest ideas for improvements.

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