PrimaryOfsted: Good

Latest inspection March 2024

Kings Copse Primary School

Southampton

Kings Copse Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0PQ, SO30 0PQ

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Ofsted

Good

Latest inspection: March 2024

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Ofsted

Inspected March 2024

Good

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Inspection summary

Latest inspection · March 2024

Kings Copse Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are proud of their inclusive and caring environment. Leaders have successfully revised the curriculum to improve outcomes in core subjects, while maintaining a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere for all students.

Strengths

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  • High ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Effective specialist support for pupils with vision impairment, including the use of Braille.
  • Strong improvements in pupils' current achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Things parents should investigate

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  • Inconsistency in staff expectations for pupils' written work across some subjects.
  • The depth of pupil understanding in some non-core curriculum subjects.
  • Refining phonics teaching to ensure all staff have expert knowledge and pupils pronounce sounds correctly.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts the interests of pupils first.

Leadership

Leaders and governors provide effective challenge and support, successfully managing staff workload while focusing on continued school improvements.

Inspection highlights

Inclusive and caring school culture
Ambitious and thoughtfully designed curriculum
Calm and purposeful learning environment
Strong support for personal development

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Achievement

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Attendance

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SEND & inclusion

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School at a glance

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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll230
TownSouthampton
Local authorityHampshire
CountyHampshire

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