Tollerton Primary School

Overview

Tollerton Primary School is described as an “ambitious school” with a “clear vision” and a “strong sense of community.” Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), fostering an environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and respected.

Strengths

• The early years provision is “Outstanding,” featuring an “extremely well-designed curriculum” where children develop independence and use a “rich and varied vocabulary.”
• Reading instruction is effective, with a “consistent approach to teaching phonics” and a “sequenced reading curriculum” that includes books exploring diversity and empathy.
• Pupils with SEND “achieve well” due to “detailed plans” and skilful staff adaptations, creating a supportive environment.
• Behaviour is excellent, underpinned by school values, with a “calm and orderly atmosphere” and effective conflict resolution.
• Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with leaders being “tenacious in obtaining the support that vulnerable pupils need.”

Areas to improve

• Subject leaders have not yet had sufficient time to fully check curriculum implementation and evaluate its impact, leading to “inconsistencies in delivery and ambition in some subjects.”
• Assessment approaches in some subjects do not consistently establish what children know and remember, meaning information is not always used effectively to inform teaching.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders make it the “highest priority” and ensure staff know how to recognise signs of concern.