Levendale Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

The school's vision of 'Being the best we can be' is confidently lived out by all who are part of the Levendale family. Pupils have an enthusiasm for school that greets you when you enter the building. They feel safe, happy and enjoy coming to school. Classrooms are calm and purposeful and there is clear mutual respect and trust between staff and pupils. Pupils consistently meet, and go beyond, the high expectations set in both their behaviour and their learning. Pupils develop good friendships, are supportive of one another and display positive attitudes to learning. They understand about different types of bullying and know that if they have a worry or concern, there is always an adult they can talk to. One pupil confidently stated, 'Levendale is an amazing place to be.' Leaders have developed positive relationships with parents and carers. Children in the early years show an enthusiasm for learning that enables them to thrive and flourish every day.

What the school should improve

• The teaching of the curriculum is more embedded in some subjects than it is in others. This results in inconsistencies in how well subjects are taught by teachers. In some subjects, such as history, teaching does not enable pupils to learn subject content in as much depth as they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is well taught in all subjects, that teachers are confident to deliver the curriculum effectively and that pupils are fully engaged in their learning.

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