Upton Priory School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils love attending Upton Priory School. They enjoy the warm welcome that they receive from staff each morning. Pupils understand and embody the school's values of respect, cooperation, pride and resilience. They know that these qualities will help them to succeed in school and in later life. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils typically work hard to meet these expectations. They are proud to be awarded with house points and certificates that recognise their efforts. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils conduct themselves well across school. They are polite, respectful and kind towards others. Pupils have developed strong learning behaviours. In lessons, they work hard and listen attentively to their teachers. Pupils play competitive games with respect for each other on the playground. The school provides many opportunities that help pupils to learn beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils choose from a vast choice of clubs and activities. They take part in a range of exciting trips. The school aims for pupils to be aspirational for their future lives. People from a variety of professions visit the school to talk to pupils about their careers. For example, a recent visitor caused great excitement when they spoke about their job studying volcanoes across the world.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, pupils have gaps in their learning. This is because, until recently, teachers did not focus closely enough on the most important knowledge that pupils must learn. Some pupils struggle to recall earlier learning as a result. The school should ensure that gaps in knowledge are identified so that pupils can overcome any barriers that prevent them from building a secure body of knowledge over time.

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