William Patten Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2023

Leaders have very high expectations of all pupils. They encourage pupils to be kind and respectful. Pupils are highly motivated and excited to learn. Leaders ensure that pupils achieve the best academic outcomes possible. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders fully include pupils in school events and activities. One parent or carer, typical of many, said, 'My children are supported in their creative, musical and sporting interests as well as their academic education.' Pupils meet teachers' expectations of excellent behaviour. They learn in a calm and orderly school environment. Pupils are kept safe. Teachers establish high expectations, starting right from the beginning of the early years. In Nursery, for example, children learn to take turns and help each other. Leaders have planned a personal development programme that ensures all pupils take part in educational visits within and beyond the school day. The school also organises a wide range of clubs, which are very well attended. These include fencing, gymnastics, girls' football and hip-hop street dancing. Leaders arrange a variety of opportunities for pupils to be involved in supporting the school's work. For example, each year pupils can write a manifesto for election as an eco-champion or as a member of the school council.

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