Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch

Wetherby, LS23 7AQ · Leeds · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2024 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedGood
Pupils98
FSM10.2%
KS2 expected33%
AI summary of the Ofsted report Inspected 2024-09-24 · Tap to collapse

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Overview:

Pupils are safe, happy and achieve well at Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch. The school has high expectations for what pupils will learn, and these are realised. Relationships between adults and pupils are nurturing, and pupils are supported to understand and regulate their emotions.

Strengths:

  • Pupils are safe, happy and achieve well.
  • Relationships between adults and pupils are nurturing.
  • Pupils are supported to understand and regulate their emotions.
  • Early years provision is exceptional, with a carefully considered curriculum that aligns to children's development needs.
  • The personal development offer is of an exceptionally high quality, with a deep understanding across a range of important areas.

Areas to improve:

  • Assessments in some foundation subjects are not providing the school with precise information on pupils' learning, making it difficult for the school to consistently identify and address gaps in learning.

Safeguarding:

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Catchment / designated area

'Each of the community and voluntary controlled primary schools in Leeds has a defined catchment priority area.'

Source: Leeds admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2024-07-16)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

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