Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Pupils at this school are friendly, positive and respectful members of the school community. They are happy and feel safe in school. Parents agree that pupils are safe. Pupils know that there are well-trained staff who keep them safe. They know there are trusted adults they can talk to if they have any problems. Leaders, staff and pupils share the same high expectations of each other. The calm and purposeful environment within school exemplifies these high expectations. The school's ambition for achievement is equally high. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. Poor behaviour, including bullying, is very rare. Where this may occur, pupils are confident that staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Exemplary behaviour for learning shines through in lessons. Behaviours and attitudes are further strengthened through the delivery of a high- quality curriculum for personal development. Older pupils demonstrate caring attitudes to those who are younger. Pupils benefit from carefully considered provision for their well-being. Understanding of equality and diversity is evident throughout the school. One pupil summed up the thoughts of many others by saying, 'You never judge someone for being different here.'

What the school should improve

• The curriculums in a small number of subjects are not as well sequenced as they are in others. The essential knowledge has not been identified precisely enough in these subjects. This means that some pupils have gaps in their knowledge, so their recall of prior learning is not as secure. The school should ensure that the curriculums in these subjects precisely identify the key knowledge that pupils should know and remember so pupils can build on strong recall of their prior learning when they access new learning.

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