Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Overview

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school demonstrates a clear ambition to raise aspirations, resulting in pupils who “thrive, both personally and academically.” It is described as a place where pupils are “happy and safe” and where a culture of kindness and respect is well established.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “broad, rich and carefully structured,” helping pupils build knowledge logically and make meaningful connections.
• There is a “strong commitment to equity,” with careful adaptations ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can succeed.
• Reading is a clear priority, with staff receiving well-considered training and providing prompt, targeted support so “no one is left behind.”
• Staff build “trusting and supportive relationships with families,” contributing to clear improvements in attendance and behaviour.
• Pupils develop leadership skills and positive mental health through enquiry-based learning and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Areas to improve

• Teachers’ explanations are occasionally “less clear or precise,” which affects how well pupils grasp intended learning; the school must ensure staff have the necessary expertise to teach the curriculum as intended.
• Some staff feel that further adjustments are needed to make their work more manageable, as they do not feel as well supported as they could be in managing their responsibilities.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”