Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 January 2024

Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), at Oakwood Avenue Primary School thrive in all aspects of their development. The 'Oaky values' run like a golden thread through all parts of school life. Pupils, and children in the early years, come into school with smiles on their faces, happy to see their friends and the staff. Pupils typically behave well during lessons. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils trust that staff will help them with any worries or concerns they may have. Most pupils strive to be the best that they can be. They are polite, respectful and well mannered. Each specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision) is an oasis of serenity. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic achievement and for their wider development. Most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well and enjoy their learning. Each subject area includes pupil ambassadors, who work alongside staff to develop the curriculum and their own leadership skills. Pupils relish the variety of opportunities that are on offer. Pupils talked highly of the trips and residential experiences in which they can take part. Clubs on offer include curriculum groups where pupils can learn about the topics they love.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the school's work to establish effective assessment strategies is in the early stages of implementation. This means that, in some areas, checks on what pupils know are not as effective as they could be. The school should refine its assessment strategies to ensure that teachers gain the information they need to secure and build on pupils' learning.

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