Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Pupils do not receive a good quality of education. In some subjects, the important knowledge and concepts that pupils need to learn are not set out clearly enough. As a result, pupils do not build a deep understanding of each subject over time. This means they do not learn as well as they could. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They describe it as a place which enables them to 'express their personality'. Pupils understand how the school's values help them to feel part of a community and be understanding of others. The school has clear systems in place to manage behaviour. Most pupils are polite and well mannered. However, the expectations of some staff are not high enough. In the early years, for example, learning is disrupted as some children struggle to settle and do not follow instructions well. Staff take time to form positive relationships with pupils. Pupils know there are adults who they trust to help them with any concerns they may have. This enables pupils to feel safe. Pupils value their roles as 'change makers' and members of the eco team. They talk with pride about their work to promote mental health by creating a mindfulness garden.

What the school should improve

• In some of the wider curriculum subjects, the school has not identified the important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils do not learn more and remember more of the curriculum over time. The trust needs to ensure that all subjects identify the knowledge that pupils must learn, and when.
• Some teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge to teach their subjects well. They do not use assessment well enough to check that learning is secure or adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. Pupils find it difficult to remember their learning, have gaps in their knowledge or struggle to access their learning because of this. The trust needs to ensure that teachers deliver the planned curriculum effectively to help pupils know more and remember more.
• Expectations of behaviour are not high enough in some parts of the school. Some pupils do not show positive attitudes to their learning and disrupt others. The trust needs to ensure that staff have consistently high expectations of behaviour for all pupils.
• The expectations for what children can achieve in the early years are not high enough. Children do not gain the knowledge and skills they need to learn well across the curriculum. As a result, they are not well prepared for the next stage of their education. The trust needs to ensure that there is a suitably ambitious early years curriculum that enables children to become confident and independent learners.

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