Anglo Portuguese School of London

Overview

The report describes a school where leaders have "high expectations for all pupils" and maintain a "calm" environment. Pupils are described as having "positive attitudes," being "polite," and working hard, with a strong sense of pride in their school. The curriculum is noted as "ambitious and sequenced well," particularly in its approach to bilingual learning and early years provision.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "ambitious and sequenced well," with leaders carefully planning end goals and reviewing content to ensure progressive learning.
• Teachers possess "secure" subject knowledge and effectively "check and address misconceptions," using resources to deepen understanding, such as in mathematics.
• Leaders "prioritise reading from the moment pupils start school," delivering a consistent phonics programme that helps pupils read with confidence.
• Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to "access the full range of subjects" by adapting teaching to address gaps.
• Leaders promote personal development through the curriculum, encouraging pupils to "respect the rights of others" and supporting their mental health.

Areas to improve

• "Sometimes, teaching does not revisit crucial knowledge and skills regularly," which limits pupils’ subject-specific understanding and recall.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders using "robust systems and procedures" to keep children safe and staff receiving regular training.