Unicorn Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

Pupils feel safe here and build positive working relationships with the staff team. Children in the early years work and play well alongside one another. They are proud of their achievements. Mostly, pupils focus on their work and are attentive in class. This means that typically, learning is not disrupted and classrooms are mostly calm and orderly. The school ensures there are many opportunities to encourage pupils to become global citizens, effective communicators, lifelong learners and champions of healthy lifestyles. Overnight stays, for example, at school camps and residential visits to Dorset and Shropshire boost pupils' confidence and encourage their independence. Taking on roles of responsibility including as school librarians, team captains and play leaders encourage pupils' leadership skills. The school encourages pupils to develop their talents and interests. Leaders organise a range of extracurricular activities, for example ballet, Ju Jitsu and korfball, theatrical performances and sporting competitions. Pupils and staff are happy at this school. As a result, staff generally stay and work at the school a long time.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, where checks on pupils' learning are not routinely thorough, gaps in pupils' recall and understanding are not identified and addressed quickly. Leaders should ensure that in all subjects, through routinely checking what pupils know and remember, teachers strengthen and deepen pupils' knowledge and identify and address any gaps or misconceptions.

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