The King's Church of England Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 October 2023

This is an inclusive school where all communities are welcomed and nurtured. Pupils are polite, supportive and caring of each other. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are well supported. The school ensures that every pupil is ready to learn and succeed by addressing any barriers to learning they may face. Parents and carers praise the school. They feel their views and opinions matter and are listened to. They appreciate the kindness that is shown to them by the school. As one parent commented, typical of many: 'It's a wonder school.' The school has created a list of 100 experiences they want every pupil to receive before they leave. From visits to the Houses of Parliament, staying overnight at a farm, performing in a rock band or simply playing with conkers, pupils are given a wealth of wider opportunities that link seamlessly to the school's curriculum. Pupils' behaviour is carefully considered and managed. The school's approach enables pupils to consider, reflect and modify their behaviour. Those who need additional support to regulate their emotions and conduct may spend time in the 'Falcon room', the school's nurture provision.

What the school should improve

• In the wider curriculum, the school's approach to summative assessment has not been fully implemented. In these subjects, the school is not yet making all the checks it would like on how well pupils are recalling knowledge in the long term. The school must fully implement the new assessment system so that teachers and leaders can check how well pupils are remembering the school's curriculum.

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