Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Pupils enjoy learning and are polite and courteous. Staff care for pupils and value them as individuals. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are clear about what leaders expect of them. They try hard in lessons and behave well most of the time. Pupils know where to get help if they are anxious or worried. Pupils know what bullying is and the different forms it can take. Although there can be some fallings out at breaktimes, staff support pupils well to resolve any tensions around friendships. They take care to nip any potential bullying in the bud before issues escalate. Pupils study an ambitious and diverse curriculum. They learn with enthusiasm and take care with their work. They enjoy learning about famous people who have fought for justice, such as Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. Many pupils take advantage of the leadership opportunities provided by the school. Pupils live out the school's value of 'service' as eco-warriors, members of the school council and as members of the 'Working Together Committee'. Pupils are particularly enthused by the many sporting activities on offer, such as tag rugby, hockey and cheerleading.

What the school should improve

• Some staff do not have the necessary expertise to support those pupils who fall behind with their reading. This hinders a small number of pupils from becoming accurate and fluent readers as quickly as they could. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the support they need to help those pupils who find reading more difficult to catch up with their peers.
• In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not deliver curriculums as well as leaders intend. Occasionally, this creates gaps in some pupils' knowledge, which makes it difficult for them to understand future learning. Leaders should ensure that all staff teach the subject curriculums as intended. This is so pupils' knowledge is built up securely over time.
• Some pupils do not behave consistently well during breaks and lunchtimes. This occasionally leads to disagreements between pupils. Leaders should ensure that pupils behave consistently well during these times.

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