North Ealing Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 January 2022

Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They work hard and behave well. Pupils achieve well here. Leaders' expectations for pupils' learning are high. Leaders have identified clearly the knowledge they want pupils to learn across the full range of subjects taught. Pupils are committed to the school's learning values. They are proud to point out that each value, when put together, spells out 'children' and 'NEPS', the school's initials. Pupils said that these values are important in helping them to become successful learners. They also spoke confidently about how they use these values to guide their behaviour, particularly in relation to learning how to be respectful. Pupils are kept safe. They appreciate that there are always adults around who help them. Pupils are kind to each other, and bullying is rare. Any incidents that do occur are managed effectively. Pupils are taught to understand what bullying is, as well as how to be a good friend to others. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs on offer, both before and after school, and at lunchtimes. Clubs were interrupted during COVID-19 restrictions, but they have resumed in full. Older pupils appreciate the opportunities provided to take on extra responsibility. They take their role as play leaders at lunchtime seriously.

What the school should improve

• The full implementation of the school's curriculum is not firmly established in a few subjects, for instance geography, and art and design. As a result, some teaching of the curriculum does not fully match leaders' aims and ambition for pupils' progression in knowledge. Leaders should build on their existing work to ensure that the well-planned curriculum is fully embedded and pupils are able to deepen their knowledge and understanding.

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