Pondhu Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Pondhu is a welcoming and happy place for all. Pupils feel a strong sense of pride in their school. They talk warmly about how adults help to support them with their work or with any problems they might have. Pondhu is highly inclusive. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those with complex needs, have adaptations made appropriately. Staff know pupils well. Leaders have improved behaviour. They promote good behaviour through 'Golden Rules'. Pupils behave well in class. They listen well to teachers' instructions. At social times, pupils have lots of activities to choose from. They play well together. A few pupils still struggle to meet leaders' expectations around behaviour. Staff ensure they help pupils overcome these difficulties. Leaders have placed an emphasis on developing pupils' understanding of the world around them through a wealth of trips. For example, children in the early years visit a heritage railway. Older pupils develop their independence through residentials. Leaders nurture pupils' talents and interests through clubs such as street dance, art, football and yoga. Leaders use pupil premium funding well to ensure that disadvantaged pupils do not miss out on these experiences.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not yet established how they will check how well pupils have learned the curriculum. Therefore, leaders are not clear whether pupils recall and use knowledge as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used effectively in order to help pupils to embed knowledge in all subjects.

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