Paradise Primary School

Overview

Pupils enjoy attending this independent school, benefiting from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that integrates Islamic studies with fundamental British values. The inspection found that the school meets the independent school standards, with leaders maintaining effective systems despite recent staffing changes. Overall, the school provides a positive environment where pupils show respect and kindness, though specific teaching practices require refinement.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "positive behaviour and attitudes to learning," adhering to routines and taking pride in their work.
• The curriculum is "coherent," helping pupils’ knowledge to "build progressively over time" and preparing them well for life in modern Britain.
• Staff have "high expectations for pupils’ achievement," and many pupils achieve very well with strong relationships with adults.
• The school fosters a culture of fairness, ensuring pupils feel their "voice is heard" through opportunities like playground equipment suggestions.
• Early years provision is effective, with children supported to "settle in quickly" and prepared well for Year 1.

Areas to improve

• The school lacks a "systematic approach to the teaching of pencil grip, letter and number formation and handwriting," leading to variable writing quality.
• Staff do not "consistently use formative assessment well," meaning some tasks are not matched to pupils’ needs and misconceptions are not addressed swiftly.
• The early years curriculum needs further alignment with Year 1 following a recent move to the current site.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."