Launde Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 April 2026

Pupils at Launde Primary School are justifiably proud of their vibrant school. They attend school increasingly well because they are eager to learn. Pupils work hard and are curious. They soak up new knowledge. Starting in the early years, children develop a secure foundation for their future learning. They progress well with the broad and engaging curriculum as they continue through the school, resulting in highly positive achievement. The oldest pupils, in particular, achieve well in national tests, preparing them very well for the move to secondary school. Even though Launde is a big school, pupils feel known and develop a clear sense of belonging. Staff build positive relationships with pupils from the moment they join the school and care for them well. The school provides a supportive environment where staff help pupils to overcome any barriers to their learning or wellbeing. Pupils live up to high expectations for their behaviour. They are well mannered with kind hearts. Playtimes are harmonious, helped by all the exciting activities and games. Pupils play happily and cooperatively in the sand pit or with the equipment on the field. They treat each other with respect and have no worries about feeling safe. Disrespectful behaviour or bullying happens rarely, and pupils have confidence that staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. The school ensures that pupils thrive personally as well as academically. A wealth of activities, such as visits, visitors, residential trips and clubs, enrich pupils’ experience of the curriculum and foster their personal development. Pupils develop interests, talents, confidence and resilience. Through leadership roles such as school councillors, librarians, playleaders, road safety officers and community envoys, they learn to be active citizens, making a positive difference in their community.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should further refine the curriculum design and delivery, maximising opportunities for pupils to develop consistently detailed knowledge and produce high-quality work.
• Leaders should analyse and evaluate the impact of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities more rigorously to fine-tune provision, enabling these pupils to achieve as consistently well as possible.
• Leaders should embed their new strategies for promoting pupils’ high attendance, building on recent improvements in attendance for all groups of pupils.

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