Priestmead Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

The school is a vibrant and joyful place. Pupils say that they love coming to school and parents and carers echo this. The school is truly at the heart of its community. Its success is underpinned by respectful working relationships. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish academically and socially. The trust has high expectations of what all pupils can achieve. The curriculum is ambitious and teaching supports pupils to know more and remember more. This results in pupils being exceptionally well prepared for secondary school. The school has very high expectations of how pupils behave. Adults make these expectations clear, supporting all pupils to meet them. Excellent systems and highly effective staff training ensure that these expectations are delivered consistently. As a result, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Leaders make sure that pupils are kept safe at school. Pupils spoke confidently about being able to talk to 'five trusted adults' should they have a concern. They know these people would take any concerns seriously and resolve them. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have, such as interesting visits and a wide range of clubs. They are proud of the roles they hold, such as 'Rights Respecting Ambassadors', prefects and sports leaders.

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