We're incredibly proud of our pupils, staff and the whole school community for creating such a nurturing and positive learning environment. In our recent Ofsted Inspection, we achieved the expected standard in all areas, with the inspectors recognising and responding positively to the systems we have put in place to support the children at the academy.

What Ofsted said about our pupils

Inspectors were impressed by how well our pupils behave and how kind and supportive they are towards one another. They noted that initiatives such as playground pals and the friendship bench help pupils who may feel lonely to find and make friends. Our Year 2 pupils, who are preparing to move to their junior school soon, know that if they feel worried, they can use their classroom worry monsters or talk to a teacher for reassurance.

A love of learning

Pupils enjoy their learning here and know that staff provide different types of support to help them. Our extensive grounds, including our woodland provision, are used effectively to enhance learning. Inspectors observed children in Reception developing their curiosity as they delightedly searched for minibeasts and told their friends about their discoveries. Visits and visitors are remembered fondly, such as trips to the Arundel Wetland Centre where pupils saw lapwings and black-headed gulls.

Keeping safe

Pupils feel safe at school and demonstrate a secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe in a range of situations. Inspectors noted how staff use practical opportunities to teach pupils about safety, such as staying safe in hot weather and understanding online safety. Pupils understand that not everyone online is who they say they are and recognise the importance of telling an adult what they are doing online.

Contributing to school life

Pupils value opportunities to contribute to school life. School councillors work with leaders to improve provision, for example by introducing popular playground markings, while eco councillors promote sustainability. Pupils also enjoy rewards such as being part of the 'always club', receiving highly prized certificates from our school hamster, Dave, for demonstrating our school values!

Our values in action

The school's personal development programme is underpinned by our values of kindness, respect and honesty. Inspectors recognised that these values are consistently promoted through our behaviour system and reinforced in assemblies, helping pupils to understand how to treat others and contribute positively to school life.

Pupils are polite and respectful, building positive relationships with adults and their peers. They understand expectations and report that bullying is rare. They have confidence that staff will respond to any concerns and support them with any worries.

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