Key headline from our report:

• Luddenham is a good school.

In the report it states:

• Pupils grow in confidence at this friendly school where everyone knows and cares for each other. Parents are positive about the school, which they describe as having a community feel. One parent summed up the views of many saying, 'This is a school which is invested in the potential of the children.'
• Pupils take pleasure in their reading. Learning to read is a priority and a renewed focus on phonics and reading in key stage 1 has raised attainment. 
• Staff are well trained and have strong subject knowledge. They use this to check what pupils remember of their prior learning and then recap as needed.
• Pupils are open, engaging and keen to talk . They are proud of their leadership opportunities such as being part of the site team, a reading ambassador or a play leader. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They are confident that there is always someone to help to resolve any problems or concerns.
• The schools clear behaviour policy is well understood and consistently applied by staff. This helps pupils to recognise and understand what is expected of them.