Clockhouse Primary School

Overview

Pupils “thrive at this inspiring and supportive school,” participating enthusiastically in a “rich and well-taught curriculum.” The report describes an environment where children develop as “independent learners” who are “very well prepared for Year 1” and ready for secondary school. Leaders and governors are “exceptionally well informed and rigorous,” ensuring high standards across all aspects of school life.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “aspirational and demanding,” with academic learning anchored to the ‘100 things to do before I leave Clockhouse’ programme.
• Leaders have designed a “strong reading curriculum,” providing “regular catch-up sessions” and ensuring staff are “well trained to deliver the phonics programme effectively.”
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the “same broad and ambitious curriculum,” with careful adaptations made to meet individual needs.
• Staff workload is kept “manageable,” and there are “many opportunities for staff to engage in high-quality further training and development.”
• Pupils are “exceptionally polite and highly motivated,” demonstrating school values such as “nurture, respect, learning, community, excellence and excitement.”

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders ensuring staff are “well trained to recognise and report concerns” and pupils feeling “confident to report concerns.”