The school was inspected in April 2023
Ilsington Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school.
What is it like to attend this school?
At Ilsington Church of England Primary School, pupils develop ‘big hearts and big ideas’. They enjoy learning at this small school, where staff carefully consider the curriculum to meet the needs of learners. Consequently, they achieve well.
Pupils are well known and understood by adults and encouraged to do their best. They know what is expected of them. The focus on developing learning behaviours is helping pupils to participate more readily and actively in lessons.
Relationships between adults and pupils are nurturing and positive. Everyone is accepted at this school. As a result, pupils learn to value others who may be different to themselves.
They treat each other with kindness and dignity. Leaders teach pupils to ‘speak up and speak out’.
They value pupils’ views and opinions and encourage them to take part in votes that shape decision-making in the school. Pupils take on roles such as school councillors, sports leaders and house captains.