Russell Street School

Overview

Russell Street School is described as an “exceptional school” where “pupils flourish” in a “lively, happy and safe place.” The inspection found that the school maintains “Outstanding” effectiveness across all categories, with a curriculum that is “highly effective” and staff who teach “expertly” to ensure secure knowledge building.

Strengths

• Pupils develop “curiosity and a love of learning,” achieving highly in national tests, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• The curriculum provides a “thorough grounding in all areas of learning,” with early reading and mathematics “extremely well developed” from age three.
• Staff use “skilful adaptations” and “high-quality and prompt extra support” to ensure all pupils, including those falling behind, “catch up rapidly.”
• Pupils demonstrate “remarkable maturity” and “kind and respectful” behaviour, underpinned by “warm, supportive relationships” with staff.
• Leaders and governors “understand and fulfil their roles very effectively,” ensuring decisions prioritise pupils’ benefit while supporting staff well-being.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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