Royal Cross Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Pupils flourish in this happy, friendly school. All pupils are deaf, and some have other special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils' hearing impairments have sometimes made learning difficult in the past. However, after joining this school, their learning comes on in leaps and bounds. Pupils thrive in the school's welcoming and caring atmosphere. The school has the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils strive successfully to meet these expectations. They commit to their learning in lessons and delight in their own successes. Pupils become strong communicators. They know how to ask for help if ever they do not understand something. Pupils achieve extremely well as a result of the excellent quality of education that they receive. Pupils behave exceptionally well. For example, they pay attention in lessons and move calmly around school. The school is an orderly place. There is a wonderful programme of activities in place to support pupils' wider development. For example, pupils develop relaxation and mindfulness through their yoga sessions. They learn about the environment through their woodland learning. Parents and carers are regularly invited to participate in these activities. This helps them to contribute to pupils' language development when they talk about these things at home.

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