Ladygrove Park Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

The school has high aspirations for all and pupils strive to meet them. Their independence and curiosity are nurtured right from joining the nursery as they learn to be great thinkers, collaborators and role models. Pupils achieve well. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported particularly well in this highly inclusive and nurturing school. The school teaches pupils how to stay safe. They rightly trust adults to help them if they are concerned about anything. Pupils enjoy learning and become resilient to setbacks when exploring new areas of the curriculum. As one parent put it: 'The school creates a safe and happy environment, where children are willing to take risks and try new things even when they are unsure.' Pupils behave calmly and considerately in lessons and around the school. They show respect for each other, and the adults who help them. Pupils are taught the high expectations of the 'Ladygrove standards' for learning and behaviour through lessons and school assemblies. They work hard to live up to these expectations and delight in earning special badges and titles, such as 'knights or dames of Ladygrove', when they demonstrate exemplary work, behaviour for learning and kindness.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, assessment is not used consistently well to check pupils' understanding before moving on to new areas of learning. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their understanding, which hinders them from making connections between new and previous learning. The school should ensure that assessment is used consistently well across the curriculum so that gaps in pupils' learning are identified and addressed promptly.

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