Randwick Church of England Primary School

Overview

Pupils are described as “enthusiastic learners” who “relish opportunities to talk about big ideas” and demonstrate strong personal development. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement, with staff fostering a positive culture where children feel safe and valued. While the quality of education is generally strong, the report highlights inconsistencies in curriculum planning and teaching adaptation across all subjects.

Strengths

• Pupils show “positive attitudes to learning” and develop resilience through activities like singing competitions and residential visits.
• Early reading is effective, with children building phonics knowledge step-by-step and reading with “growing fluency”.
• Personal development is robust, with pupils learning to manage emotions and act with empathy through initiatives like “restorative circles”.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive accurate support and suitable curriculum adaptations.
• Governors provide effective challenge and ensure resources are well managed, holding leaders to account.

Areas to improve

• The school must define precisely what pupils will learn in subjects still under development so knowledge builds cumulatively.
• Teaching should better adapt work to pupils’ starting points to ensure they deepen their knowledge and understanding in every subject.
• The school needs a sharper focus on vocabulary foundations in the Reception Year to support learning in later key stages.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that children are comfortable sharing worries with staff who take action to help them.