Sayes Court School

Overview: Sayes Court School is a good school that provides a calm and purposeful atmosphere where pupils flourish and feel happy and safe. The school has a well-established culture of learning and a strong sense of community.

Strengths:

• Pupils are kind and care about each other, and bullying is not tolerated.
• Leaders provide effective support for pupils' mental health and well-being.
• Personal development at the school is first class, with a focus on resilience and becoming the best version of oneself.
• Opportunities for pupils' personal development and enrichment are exceptional, with a focus on responsibility and active citizenship.
• The school has a strong sense of community, with a place for everyone and a team effort from staff, leaders, and the local governing committee.

Areas to improve:

• In a minority of subjects, teachers do not always check pupils' understanding carefully enough, leading to gaps or misunderstandings going unaddressed.
• At times, there are inconsistencies in how well the early reading interventions are taught, leading to some pupils not getting the support they need to become confident and fluent readers.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safeguarding through regular staff training and meetings, and robust safer recruitment checks.