Leadgate Primary School - Split Site

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2023

This is a happy school. Pupils love coming to see their friends and have fun learning. Relationships are warm and caring between pupils and with adults. Teachers expect pupils to try their best, and they do. Pupils are expected to try and sort out any fallouts themselves but know teachers will step in if needed. There are no reports of bullying, mainly because pupils know everyone is unique and special. There are high levels of tolerance and respect. Pupils try hard to receive 10 stars for good behaviour or good work because then they can have a dip in the box of prizes. The headteacher's special award of a huge sticker is especially valued. Pupils say that they feel safe because they trust adults to look after them. Pupils know staff will listen if they share a worry or are upset. Younger pupils speak of having kind hands, feet and words which helps them to behave well. Pupils love working outside, doing a bug hunt or toasting marshmallows beside the brazier fire pit. It is no wonder pupils say learning is fun given the exciting learning opportunities they have, including trips out of school.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in some foundation subjects such as design technology is not as well mapped out as it is in others such as mathematics and history. Key ideas that link learning are vague. Essential knowledge pupils need is not sharply defined. Pupils find it difficult to link and remember learning. Leaders need to make sure that staff identify the most important knowledge that pupils need to know so that they learn well across all subjects.

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