West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 October 2023

This is a good school. It serves its community well. One parent spoke for many when they said, 'The school is brilliant. The love and care shown to all the children is exceptional. Staff are approachable. They often go over and beyond to ensure each child is happy and thriving.' The school has high expectations of all pupils. Expectations are reinforced through the school values of 'courage, belief, love, ambition and integrity'. There is a determination that pupils' eyes are opened to the joy of learning. There is a passion for pupils to succeed. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage in education. They are polite, well-mannered and respectful. Pupils say that they love their school. Many 'want to come to school at weekends as well!' Pupils say they have many people to turn to if they have worries or concerns. They know that staff will help them. They say that they feel safe. Attendance has improved. Exemplary work with families ensures that more pupils are in school, safe and enjoying their learning. The rate of persistent absence is rapidly reducing, particularly for the most vulnerable pupils.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum targets for some pupils with SEND are sometimes too vague. The curriculum is not always adapted as well as is needed. This means that some pupils with SEND fail to achieve as well as they could. The school must ensure that the targets for pupils with SEND are clear and that they receive a well- planned and sequenced curriculum, accurately adapted to ensure learning needs are met.
• Many pupils enter the school with complex speech and language needs. Some pupils do not catch up to expected standards in reading quickly enough. The school must ensure that the reading curriculum supports pupils to quickly acquire the knowledge and skills needed to read with confidence and accuracy by the end of Year 1.

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