Lift Plumberow

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2024

Ambition and nurture are at the heart of the school. The values of 'ready, respectful, remarkable' shine through all aspects of school life. There are high aspirations for all pupils. Behaviour is exemplary. In lessons, pupils are motivated to work hard and do their best. They pay close attention to their teachers and distractions are rare. Pupils who need extra help receive it from highly skilled adults. This helps them be successful. Pupils are polite, respectful and caring towards each other. There are harmonious relationships between everyone. Pupils trust adults to sort any issues fairly. Pupils feel valued and safe at school because staff listen to them. There are a wide range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to enjoy. They include basketball, dodgeball, chess, craft, 'young voices' choir, cheerleading and many more. Pupils learn how to keep themselves healthy and stay physically fit. Many aspire to represent the school in sporting competitions. Pupils are eager to take on roles such as school councillors, junior leaders and reading leaders. They carry out their duties with pride. They look forward to the weekly celebration assemblies, where their achievements are celebrated.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the most important knowledge or concept pupils need to learn is not always set out in detail. This means teachers are not always clear about what they should be teaching or when they should be checking that pupils have understood. Pupils often repeat mistakes that have not been picked up and develop misconceptions. The school should make sure every subject sets out exactly what the most important knowledge or skills are so that teachers know they must prioritise teaching and checking these concepts, knowledge and skills.

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