Keys Meadow Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 January 2023

Pupils are happy and kept safe. They trust adults in school and are confident that staff will deal with any concerns that they may have quickly. Bullying is rare and resolved quickly. Pupils said that this is because their teachers are always there to help them. Leaders expect all pupils to achieve highly. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. It helps pupils to make links between what they know and learn more over time. Overall, the curriculum prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave sensibly. This is because there are clear routines that are consistently applied by staff. Pupils appreciate the importance of being safe, respectful, and ready to learn. They understand and do their best to demonstrate the school's values. Leaders have developed a pledge of opportunities for all pupils to experience along their journey through school. These include, for example, playing an instrument in a concert, taking part in a democratic election, and visiting a London museum. Pupils appreciate being able to take on their additional roles and responsibilities, such as anti-bullying ambassadors or members of the junior leadership team.

What the school should improve

• In some more recently developed subjects, teachers do not check carefully what pupils have learned. This means there are some gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding consistently well, so that any misconceptions can be addressed, and pupils are well supported to tackle more complex ideas.

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