Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

Overview: Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is an outstanding school that provides a highly inclusive and supportive environment for its pupils. Pupils are respectful, well-mannered, and polite, and they have excellent attendance. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour, and they work hard and enjoy their learning.

Strengths:

• The curriculum is highly ambitious and has been precisely developed with careful consideration of the school's local area and history.
• Pupils develop a deep and detailed knowledge as they move through the school, such as in history where pupils can recall memorable trips and talk confidently about their historical learning.
• Reading is a top priority, and children begin to learn to read as soon as they start in Reception. Adults are expert in teaching pupils to read, and as a result, pupils read with ever-increasing confidence and fluency.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive high-quality support, and the school works closely with parents to ensure precise plans are in place for pupils with SEND.
• The school supports and encourages pupils to regulate their own behaviour, and pupils benefit from a calm, focused environment in all areas of the school.

Areas to improve:

• The early years provision is good, but leaders recognise that there are some areas where this needs further precision to ensure all children achieve the planned outcomes across the whole curriculum.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.