King's Court First School

Overview

King’s Court First School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes it as a “safe and happy school” where pupils have a “strong sense of belonging” and work hard. Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” that supports high achievement and personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit high standards of behaviour, embodying the vision of “caring, sharing and learning together” and recognising the importance of kindness.
• The curriculum provides a “rich diet of learning,” with effective teaching in early reading, writing, and mathematics that helps pupils build on previous knowledge.
• Personal development is a “significant strength,” with structured opportunities for pupil leadership, visits to places of interest, and a focus on mental and physical well-being.
• Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, identifying needs swiftly and providing timely guidance.
• Attendance has improved, with families offered support to overcome barriers to regular school attendance.

Areas to improve

• Staff checks on pupils’ transcription skills are inconsistent, meaning some pupils have unaddressed errors in letter formation.
• The school should ensure staff’s checks on pupils’ writing are effective so that all pupils are supported to consistently develop early writing skills.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.