Lake Farm Park Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 February 2023

Pupils enjoy school. At lunchtimes, school staff encourage them to join in with a range of activities. These include football matches, skipping games and basketball competitions. Many pupils said they love lunchtimes because they have lots of things to do. Pupils enjoy helping each other. For example, pupil lunch monitors help others clear away their plates and cutlery quickly after eating. This is so that pupils have more time to play. Monitors typically said, 'We're here to help and happy to help.' Leaders and staff nurture trusting professional relationships with pupils. Pupils felt confident to speak to a member of staff if they are worried about anything. Leaders follow up pupils' concerns appropriately. This includes resolving concerns about bullying. Pupils are safe and feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils behave respectfully. They are considerate of each other's feelings and views. In class, pupils politely thank each other for their opinions, even if they disagree. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders work well with teaching staff and external experts to ensure that pupils receive appropriate support.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, leaders and teachers do not place enough emphasis on making sure that pupils know and remember essential knowledge. On occasion, leaders' curriculum thinking places focus more on what pupils do instead of what pupils need to know and remember. As a result, pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it could be in some areas. Leaders should make sure teaching ensures that pupils know and remember important knowledge.

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