‘Staff morale is high, team spirit is very strong, and all are committed to continued improvement. This helps to explain why the school is continuing to improve’…

‘Pupils contribute significantly to the successes of the school through their outstanding behaviour and readiness to learn’…

‘Leaders have embedded a carefully sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum from the early years through to Year 6.’…

‘The excellent relationships between teachers and their pupils ensure lessons are purposeful and enjoyable’…

‘There is a very strong focus on checking on how well different groups of pupils are learning, so that any falling behind can be immediately helped to make better progress’…

‘Teaching and learning are consistently good. As a result most pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics from often significantly below-average starting points’…

‘Pupils with highly complex special educational needs receive outstanding levels of support.’…

‘Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to share experiences of their cultural beliefs and celebrations.’…

‘The range of enrichment activities the school provides is excellent and contributes a great deal to pupils’ learning’…

‘The introduction of a comprehensively sequenced phonics programme is helping children to establish successful early reading skills from the very start of Reception.’…

‘Pupils feel very safe in school because of the school’s rigorous approach to keeping them safe’…

‘From the earliest stages in Reception, adults skilfully support pupils to explain their mathematical thinking.’…

‘Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, commenting very positively on the school’s many strong features’…

‘The harmonious relationships among all groups, from a wide variety of backgrounds, are a strength of the school’…

‘Pupils demonstrate outstanding levels of tolerance and respect for other pupils and adults’…

‘Pupils are happy and they feel safe.’…

‘Children make a good start in the early years because of good teaching’…

‘Teachers use
rigorous assessments to make sure that all pupils make good progress.’…

‘Leaders have high expectations of behaviour for all pupils.’…

‘Relationships between adults and pupils are extremely positive.’…

‘Leaders leave no stone unturned to ensure that the very diverse school population is treated equally and that there is a relentless focus on driving up pupil performance’…

‘Comprehensive subject plans identify the essential knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to learn over time.’…

‘The multi-academy trust has provided teachers with detailed suggestions for how to adapt every aspect of the curriculum.’…

‘The highly successful promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is at the heart of the school’s work’…

‘ A well-developed
programme for relationships education helps pupils to understand the importance of tolerance and respect for others.’…

‘There is a strong sense of community in this school.’…

‘Leaders help pupils to develop resilience and self-confidence in their learning.’…

‘The Clifton ‘Good Citizen’ programme helps pupils to develop the communication and interaction skills they need for
later life.’…

‘Leaders ensure that pupils can develop essential life skills through activities such as learning to dress independently and simple food preparation’…

‘Teachers ensure that they enrich the curriculum through an extensive range of visits and experiences’…