Alfriston School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Pupils are proud ambassadors of Alfriston School. They talk positively about their lessons and are keen to share their learning with others.

Pupils benefit from well-understood routines, including when they arrive at school in the morning. This sets them up successfully for the day ahead.A strong sense of belonging is something that makes pupils feel safe at school and supports them to attend increasingly regularly.

Pupils embrace the school's values and live them out fully. They talk about the good friends they have and how well they get on with each other. Bullying is rare.

Pupils recognise the differences between them, and support each other well, for example, with communication. Pupils behave well in their les...sons. They are inquisitive and eager to find out more about different topics.

There are times when pupils become dysregulated, but staff are on hand to provide support. As a result, these moments are short-lived.Pupils benefit from an organised approach to education, pastoral care and therapies that prepares them well for life beyond school.

Pupils' talents and interests are encouraged. They enjoy the different opportunities they have to go on trips and to learn more about the local community. Pupils benefit from the outdoor experiences they have.

Notably, pupils are keen to make a difference to others. Pupil voice sits at the heart of the school.Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve.

However, inconsistencies in the way staff teach the curriculum mean pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. Pupils' needs are not always fully understood and, therefore, they do not consistently receive the help they need to learn well. Pupils, parents and carers are mostly positive about the school and the changes staff are making.

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