Aerodrome Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

The school fosters a sense of belonging and high aspirations for every child.

It is proudly inclusive, offering highly effective support for all pupils. From early years through to Year 6, leaders and staff remain focused on ensuring that every pupil is treated as an individual and their needs are met. As a result, all pupils make positive progress from their different starting points.

Pupils value their learning, attend well and are highly engaged in lessons and activities. Their behaviour reflects this. Pupils show kindness and respect for others.

Older pupils demonstrate maturity and act as excellent role models. Bullying is rare, and any incidents are dealt with swiftly.Pupils benefit from the consistency of a... staff team that knows them and their families well.

Community events bring staff, pupils and parents and carers together to share in pupils' achievements. For example, they enjoy cakes baked by pupils when they celebrate 'stars of the week' at the weekly 'community café'.Staff care deeply about pupils.

They notice the smallest changes in pupils' behaviour or mood and respond with kindness and reassurance. Staff provide opportunities for pupils to talk and be listened to, from sessions with specialist staff to taking the school dog out for walks. Pupils in the specially resourced provision (SRP) for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are represented in the school's many councils.

In addition to joining many mainstream lessons, this gives further opportunities for pupils in the SRP to feel part of the school and have their voice heard.Pupils have a wealth of experiences that help to develop character and prepare them for life beyond school. The school has well-established links with external partners to give pupils experiences that they may not otherwise have, including trips to Mansion House and esteemed universities.

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