March 2023
• Pupils enjoy school. They put into practice the values of Soudley School, such as respect and tolerance
• Pupils say that bullying is rare. They are confident that adults would address any incidents quickly.
• The curriculum pupils are following is improving
• Pupils feel safe in school
• Relationships between adults and pupils are strong
• Leaders ensure pupils receive a high standard of pastoral care
• Pupils are beginning to engage more with the local community and wider world.
• The new executive leaders have accurately evaluated the school’s strengths and areas of
weakness. Their actions are bringing about improvements in the quality of education pupils are receiving
• Pupils now follow a broad curriculum
• Pupils are keen to read the range of new and diverse books
• Pupil enjoy reading and listening and listening to their teachers read to them
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate support in lessons
• Pupil conduct themselves positively around the school. They play and co-operate well at playtimes
• Staff are appreciative of leaders’ support for their workload and wellbeing
• Leaders have created a culture of vigilance to help everyone keep pupils safe
• Where appropriate, leaders engage with outside agencies to support pupils and their families.
• Pupils know how to stay safe in the outside world and when online