West Ashtead Primary Academy

What inspectors noted positively.

• Relationships between staff and pupils are characterized by kindness, courtesy, and mutual respect.
• Reading is effectively prioritized with a rigorous and well-sequenced approach to phonics.
• The school is highly inclusive, with leaders and staff accurately identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
• Pupils benefit from a broad personal development program including residential visits and diverse enrichment clubs.
• The early years provision is thoughtfully designed, placing a strong priority on communication and language development.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The consistency of teaching across all subjects to ensure pupils build securely on prior knowledge.
• The progress and published outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, which are not yet consistently strong.
• Strategies to improve attendance for specific groups of pupils who are currently at risk of lower attendance.
• The impact of ongoing refinements to the implementation of the curriculum in a small number of classes.

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.

Leaders and governors have an accurate understanding of school priorities and work cohesively to support staff expertise and wellbeing while pursuing sustained improvements.