Cale Green Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Cale Green Primary School is a place where pupils feel loved and cared for.

They attend well, live by the school's values and demonstrate these in their behaviour. Pupils speak warmly to staff, and there is a sense of mutual respect in their interactions. Bullying at this school is rare.

Pupils unanimously say that they feel safe and listened to. They value the recent improvements to playtimes, including children in the early years. Pupils play collaboratively, take turns and demonstrate compassion towards each other.

Pupils' enthusiasm continues into the classroom. They get excited about learning and value all the opportunities staff provide. Teachers generally present learning well to pupils.

They also ...carefully consider any adaptations that allow pupils to access learning. This enables pupils to feel included in the life of the school and well prepared for the next stage in their education.The school ensures that all pupils are valued and that they can make positive contributions to the life of the school.

Leaders' careful decisions ensure that all pupils can access the many opportunities that they provide. This helps to reduce barriers for pupils who are disadvantaged or who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, for instance ensuring that all pupils engage in broader personal development activities to enrich their day-to-day experiences.Leaders' work to raise ambition, develop independence and create lifelong learners is of high quality.

Pupil leadership groups such as the 'steering stars' are shining examples of young leaders who demonstrate detailed knowledge of global issues and human rights. The development of pupils' speaking skills ensures that they can speak aloud and positively influence others' views. Pupils at this school are very well prepared for life in modern Britain.