Isle of Ely Primary School

Overview: Isle of Ely Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils like their school and happily abide by the three simple rules: ready, respectful, safe. Pupils show they are ready to learn, listening attentively to their teachers and working hard in class. They have a broad understanding of the world, which means they are respectful of difference.

Strengths:

• Pupils show they are ready to learn, listening attentively to their teachers and working hard in class.
• Pupils have a broad understanding of the world, which means they are respectful of difference.
• Leaders oversee that subject leaders and teachers have suitable expertise and enthusiasm.
• Leaders give careful thought to what pupils learn, setting out the specifics of the curriculum clearly.
• Teachers observe how well pupils are learning and adapt their teaching to help pupils who are struggling.

Areas to improve:

• Some teachers do not present subject matter clearly or check pupils' understanding rigorously. As a result, some pupils do not learn and achieve as well as they should.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders, including governors, oversee safeguarding with drive and determination. Staff are suitably well trained, and pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including online.