The Richard Clarke First School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 May 2024

This is a highly harmonious and happy learning community. Pupils and their parents and carers have nothing but praise and appreciation for what this small school with a big heart offers. The motto 'Together, Everyone Achieves More' embodies the togetherness and sense of collaboration that permeates throughout all that the school does. This is a school with a true sense of warmth, caring and inclusivity. Pupils love coming to school; they are on time and rarely absent. They throw themselves into the exciting lessons that teachers provide. They demonstrate exemplary attitudes and behaviours, both in class and around school. Behaviour that falls below the school's high expectations is rare. If it happens, teachers quickly help pupils to understand and improve it. All staff want pupils to achieve well, and they expect nothing less than pupils' best. In turn, pupils work diligently to meet teachers' high expectations. Pupils achieve very well and the quality of their work across the curriculum is high. They take enormous care and pride in the work they do, which shows on every page of their exercise books. Pupils here are very well prepared for the challenges of middle school.

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