Queen Emma Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 June 2023

At Queen Emma Primary School, pupils enjoy being part of a diverse and welcoming community. The school is a place for learning and for making friends. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about their learning across a broad range of subjects. They are confident to share their ideas and learn to listen carefully to what others have to say. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that staff have of their learning and their behaviour. Older pupils act as positive role models and are encouraged to take on leadership roles. Routines are quickly established for children who join the school in the early years. Pupils who join the school in older year groups are made to feel welcome. This helps new pupils settle quickly and participate fully in school life. Relationships between pupils and staff are respectful and warm. Pupils know there is always an adult they can talk to if they need help. They are confident that staff listen and help them resolve any worries they may have. Pupils and parents value their school. They enjoy opening their school to the wider community of families and friends. This includes through exciting events hosted in school, including sports days and family picnics.

What the school should improve

• A few areas of the curriculum are at an earlier stage of implementation. Within these areas, there is some minor variation in the expertise and specialist knowledge that teachers have. This limits the degree to which leaders' ambitions are fully seen in practice. Leaders, including subject leaders, should continue to develop the confidence and subject knowledge of teachers to fully implement the new curriculum, including use of assessment. This will support all pupils to achieve the best they can across all subject areas.

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