Royal Park Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 July 2023

Pupils at this school work hard, achieve well and behave responsibly. They benefit from a carefully thought-out and ambitious curriculum. This starts in the early years, where children are very well prepared for Year 1 and beyond, including in the very effective teaching of early reading. Similarly, pupils in Year 6 are supported to be ready for the move to secondary school, having studied a broad range of subjects. Leaders have ensured that there is a strong emphasis on promoting pupils' wider development. Leaders have reflected on pupils' needs following the pandemic and ensure that they promote pupils' mental well-being. Vulnerable pupils receive additional, carefully planned support. Pupils from the early years onwards enjoy opportunities to broaden their horizons and to develop new talents, for example by experiencing the very popular forest school and the on-site swimming pool. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. From Nursery onwards, pupils are encouraged to cooperate and to respect each other. They are enthusiastic about their learning and keen to share ideas with others. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in all aspects of school life, including pupils with more complex needs. Pupils are safe at this school. They know that bullying, although rare, will get dealt with effectively when it is reported.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teachers lack precision in their selection of teaching activities and do not choose those that are best suited to helping pupils to progress through the curriculum. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers select the most appropriate teaching tasks and topics that will enable pupils to learn more of the intended curriculum.

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