Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils are joyful and safe in this caring school. High expectations and warm relationships ensure that everybody feels welcome. Interactions between pupils and staff are nurturing, kind and respectful. Pupils' enthusiasm for learning in lessons is palpable. One pupil said, reflecting the views of many, 'We are taught that nothing is impossible.' In classrooms and on the playground, pupils behave well and are keen to do their best. While the school has ambitious aspirations for all, pupils do not achieve highly enough across the whole curriculum. Many pupils have gaps in their learning. Low achievement over time has not prepared pupils well for their next steps. However, effective work by the school has raised standards of teaching and learning in English and mathematics. The positive impact of these recent improvements is clear. The school embraces a rich range of languages, faiths and cultures. Pupils learn about inspirational role models, such as Malala Yousafzai. These experiences help pupils to understand and embrace equality. Pupils are proud to contribute to their school community through leadership roles in the library, lunch hall and as part of the 'pupil parliament'. Extra-curricular trips enrich learning. Pupils develop social and moral responsibility, for example when fundraising for charities. Pastoral care is a strength at this school. Staff show expertise and compassion in order to help pupils who need emotional support.

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