Royal Cross Primary School

Overview

Royal Cross Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a happy, friendly environment where pupils flourish and achieve extremely well, supported by high expectations and a welcoming atmosphere. Inspectors found that the school continues to provide an excellent quality of education for its specialist pupil population.

Strengths

• The curriculum is described as "broad, exciting and aspirational," with knowledge broken down into "small, well-ordered steps" to suit individual needs.
• There is a "passionate focus on the development of pupils’ communication," enabling rapid progress for pupils who may have never heard language before.
• Reading is given "very high priority," with an "ambitious phonics programme" helping pupils develop strong knowledge and a love of reading.
• Staff teach consistently well, using regular checks to address misconceptions and ensure pupils’ knowledge is secure before moving on.
• The school maintains "excellent working relationships with parents and a wide range of professionals," underpinning effective support for pupils.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.