Ryders Green Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 July 2023

At Ryders Green Primary School, leaders have high aspirations for what pupils can achieve. The school motto, 'make the most of a child's one chance' is realised. Pupils flourish both academically and socially. From an early age, pupils learn about careers. They talk enthusiastically about their plans for the future. Pupils meet leaders' high expectations for behaviour. This starts in early years. Staff make sure that pupils follow the rules, but also support pupils who need to manage their behaviour. So, at all times, the school is a calm place in which to learn. Bullying does not worry pupils. They know that leaders will respond to any incidents of bullying and take effective action. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Pupils are proud of their school. They appreciate the wide range of opportunities they have to stretch their talents and interests. This may be taking part in a musical performance or growing plants in the school garden. Leaders help pupils to become responsible, active citizens. They do this exceptionally well. Pupils can be a member of the school council, a games leader or a fruit and milk monitor. Pupils support their local community. They donate food to the local food bank and raise money for charity. Pupils take on these responsibilities willingly.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not ensured that some information for pupils with SEND is as effective as it could be to help support these pupils' learning. Targets are not precise, the information about what support will look like for individual pupils is unclear, and most targets are not measurable. This limits pupils' progress. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the knowledge and appropriate skills they need to collect and use information that supports pupils with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Governors do not have a clear understanding of some of the school's areas for development. This includes the school's provision for pupils with SEND. This limits their ability to think and act with well-informed, strategic purpose. The local authority should continue to support governors to ensure that they have the appropriate knowledge and skills to successfully hold leaders to account for the quality of education on offer.

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