Standlake Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 January 2023

Leaders have high expectations and want children to excel. The school vision of 'roots that strengthen, branches that reach and fruit that flourishes' is threaded through everything leaders plan for and do at Standlake. Pupils support and look after each other and demonstrate respect, tolerance and understanding of each other's differences. Pupils understand the school values and model them in their exemplary conduct around the school. Pupils are fully engaged in school life and experience a wide variety of trips, visits and clubs which they are very enthusiastic about. The school council takes an active role in making school decisions and runs various events, including a shoe box appeal for Romanian children. They are currently fundraising to pay for a teacher for the Romanian school they are partnered with. Pupils value this link with another school and have a strong understanding of the differences between their schools. Pupils have a clear understanding of what bullying is and said that bullying does not happen at this school. If it did pupils are confident it would not be tolerated and would be dealt with immediately. There are highly positive and warm relationships seen between pupils and staff, and pupils know who to go to if they have a concern or worry.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is not yet well sequenced in subjects such as art, music and computing. As a result, pupils do not learn and remember knowledge and skills as well in these subjects. Leaders should make sure that each subject is planned and implemented to the high standards evident in subjects like history and science so that pupils receive a consistent quality of education across all subjects.

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