Wheelwright Lane Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 September 2023

This is a nurturing and welcoming school. Staff and pupils follow the motto of 'be kind, be safe, be fair'. Pupils know that adults will listen to any worries and quickly deal with problems. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They are excited about their learning. They say about their experience at school that 'you work hard, but it is fun here'. There are high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils meet these expectations and achieve well. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Pupils understand and follow the well- established routines. They behave exceptionally well around the school. Pupils talk confidently to visitors, hold doors open for adults and have impeccable manners. Pupils play happily during social times. Breaktimes and lunchtimes are enjoyable for all. Pupils enjoy regular trips. These give them a range of experiences to enhance their learning. For example, they learn about animals at the zoo and visit different places of worship. Older pupils work as a team to overcome outdoor challenges on a residential trip. Pupils attend clubs to develop interests in different sports and activities, such as computer coding and performing arts.

What the school should improve

• Assessment arrangements in some foundation subjects are at an early stage of development. This means that the school does not always have a clear understanding of the gaps in pupils' knowledge or how well they are achieving in these subjects. The school should develop effective assessment systems in all foundation subjects so that pupils' understanding can be checked and gaps in their learning addressed.

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