Pupils love their school...

...they, along with their parents and carers, value the strong sense of community that exists

Teaching is thoughtful...

"...and designed to capture pupils’ imagination

Leaders, including governors...

...have a very clear understanding of the strengths of the school.

As a result of effective teaching...

...children achieve well in the early years and enjoy learning.

Pupils behaviour is impressive...

...they have a genuine love for learning and enjoy lessons.

Leaders have created an inclusive culture...

...where all pupils feel valued, safe and able to participate fully in school life.

Pupils achieve well...

...outcomes in the phonics screening check, multiplication tables check and end of key stage 2 national tests are all above national averages.

Staff are proud to work at the school...

...and share the same high ambition for all pupils.

The teaching of reading and phonics...

...is clear and well established from the early years onwards.

Boxwell Class

Year 2 children are taught in Boxwell class. Mrs Laver, our English subject lead, teaches the class on Monday, Thursday and Friday each week. Mrs Pocock, our PSHE lead, takes the class on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The class also have Forest School each week with Mrs Walker, and have some time with the Year 1 children, Miss Tetlow and Dawn, teaching assistant, once a week.

This class have a daily spelling lesson, handwriting, maths and writing lessons which generally happen in the morning, with the foundation subjects in the afternoon.