Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Staff in school care for pupils well. Classrooms provide an ambitious learning environment that helps pupils to be successful in their learning. Pupils feel safe in school. They know who to talk to if they have concerns, and they trust adults to manage these effectively. Leaders, including those responsible for governance, want all pupils to achieve well. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. In most subjects, this helps pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding. As a result, pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils are eager to learn, having positive attitudes to their learning in lessons. There are instances of bullying and pupils report instances of unkind behaviour. These are mostly dealt with effectively. A small number of pupils, parents and carers perceive inequality in how the behaviour policy is implemented; leaders and members of the governing body are aware of this. Pupils are proud of their school and community. They are keen to enjoy the wide range of opportunities offered to them. There are exciting events open to all pupils; these include competitive participation in biathlons and experiences within musical theatre. One of the school's choirs will perform at a local event to mark the King's Coronation in May 2023.

What the school should improve

• Policies and processes to promote good behaviour by all pupils are not widely understood or implemented consistently. As a result, the behaviour of a small minority is not as good as leaders should expect. Both pupils and parents perceive inequality in leaders' approach. Leaders must ensure that agreed policies and approaches for managing behaviour are understood by staff, pupils and parents. They should ensure that all staff implement the school's behaviour policy consistently so that all pupils behave well and that all pupils feel safe.
• Some aspects of leaders' record-keeping are not as robust as they should be. As a result, it is difficult for leaders to evaluate the impact of their actions in supporting pupils' behavioural and safety needs. Leaders should further develop recording and monitoring systems, including the use of pupil's voice, to allow them to have an increasingly accurate view of pupils' behaviour.

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