The Langley Academy Primary

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

This is a school full of happy children with a thirst for learning. There is a buzz of high ambition and aspiration for every pupil and member of staff to be 'the best they can be'. Pupils embrace the school's values, such as independence, brilliance and courage. They love winning the 'big star, little star' stickers for trying their best in their learning. Behaviour is excellent in classrooms and at breaktimes. Disruptions to learning are extremely rare. Playgrounds are hives of activity where pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. From Nursery, children learn how to recognise and regulate their different emotions. Pupils understand a range of strategies for when they feel 'red' or 'blue'. Pupils appreciate the 'safe space to speak' box. They know how to communicate any worries to a trusted adult. Staff listen. The school encourages pupils' talents and interests well. Year 6 pupils loved learning new skills, such as abseiling and kayaking, on the recent residential. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs on offer at the school, including Judo, street dance and choir. Pupils contribute well to the life of the school through a variety of leadership roles, like serving on the 'eco-council' and 'pupil parliament'.

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, teachers are not clear about the most important knowledge that pupils need to remember over time. This means that they cannot check that pupils have remembered the right content for future learning. The school should ensure that teachers are clear about what pupils need to remember and use this to inform their teaching and assessment so that pupils learn exceptionally well across the curriculum.

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