Westcliff Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2022

Pupils, including children in the early years, arrive at school happy and eager to learn. They get on well with each other. Pupils and their families understand the importance of being in school on time every day. As a result, pupils and children attend well. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well and try their best in lessons. This helps them to achieve well in a range of subjects. Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is suitably ambitious and helps to prepare pupils well for the demands of secondary school. Pupils said that they feel safe in school. They appreciate the work of those pupils who act as playtime leaders and resilience ambassadors. These pupils are keen to help their peers to sort out any minor problems that they may have. However, pupils know that they can talk to any adult in school if they need more help. Leaders deal swiftly and appropriately with any reports of bullying. Pupils and children value the range of trips that they can go on. They understand how these link to their learning in school. Pupils have a well-developed understanding of British values and how these underpin life in a modern and diverse society.

What the school should improve

• In a very small number of subjects, some activities that teachers choose to deliver new learning are not as successful as they could be. As a result, this hinders some pupils' knowledge and understanding of aspects of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers select the most appropriate activities to deliver new knowledge to pupils.

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