Southey Green Nursery & Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school in a "secure position" where pupils make "secure progress through the curriculum," particularly in English and mathematics. Leaders have an "accurate view of the school's strengths" and have established a "calm, welcoming environment" where pupils feel safe and happy.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics, with progress "above the national average" for disadvantaged pupils.
• Staff establish "clear, consistent routines" that help children manage emotions and access activities with independence.
• The school has "clear and effective systems" for identifying additional needs, providing targeted support that reduces barriers to learning.
• Pupils benefit from a "broad curriculum" and extensive extra-curricular activities that "broaden their aspirations, talents and interests."
• Leaders engage proactively with parents, creating strong links that help children settle quickly and support their education.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must tackle barriers to attendance to reduce the number of pupils who are "persistently absent."
• Staff should apply teaching and learning principles "effectively" to ensure the curriculum is "consistently taught well" across all subjects.
• Leaders should refine assessment in foundation subjects to help pupils develop "detailed knowledge and skills."
• Pupils’ understanding of fundamental British values and different faiths requires further development to ensure they are "very well prepared for life beyond school."

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.