Ashley Church of England Primary School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Reading is central to the curriculum, with strong phonics teaching in early years.
• Staff are thoughtful in adapting tasks for pupils with SEND to ensure inclusivity.
• The school works closely with families to sustain high attendance and improve punctuality.
• Older pupils serve as role models through leadership roles like the 'reading crew'.
• Provision for personal development includes a broad range of clubs and visits to places of worship.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Variation in how consistently classroom routines and behaviour expectations are embedded.
• Consistency in how systematically teachers check for understanding during lessons to prevent learning gaps.
• The alignment between some classroom tasks and the intended curriculum goals.
• The immediacy with which some gaps in reading recall are identified and addressed.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leaders and the trust have successfully balanced necessary school improvements with staff well-being to ensure sustainable progress.