Latest inspection March 2024
Kings Copse Primary School
Southampton
Kings Copse Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0PQ, SO30 0PQ
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Inspected March 2024
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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
What inspectors noted positively.
- 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.
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
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Absence rate
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Persistent absence
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SEND & inclusion
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