Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School

Overview

Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is described as a "small school with love and care at the centre of it," fostering an "inclusive community" where pupils feel "safe, valued and confident." The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and "strong pastoral care," noting that leaders effectively support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. While attainment is broadly in line with national averages, the school is working to deepen subject knowledge for higher-achieving pupils and improve attendance.

Strengths

• Leaders have established a "highly inclusive culture" where pupils’ individual needs are "identified quickly and accurately" and support is "timely and well-targeted."
• The personal development programme is "coherent, ambitious and highly inclusive," helping pupils develop "confidence, resilience and independence" and a secure understanding of fundamental British values.
• Staff form "warm, trusting relationships" with children, creating a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" where behaviour is "very positive" and bullying is not tolerated.
• The enrichment offer, including the 'Ward Jackson Experience', is "varied, purposeful and closely aligned to the curriculum," broadening pupils’ horizons and raising aspirations.

Areas to improve

• The school should ensure that curriculum and teaching are "consistently adapted so that more pupils deepen their subject knowledge" and apply skills to "increasingly complex tasks."
• Leaders should continue their work to "secure consistently high attendance for pupils," as overall absence remains above the national average.

Safeguarding

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