We are constantly looking at what we can do to continually improve what we are doing at Great Malvern Primary School.  The following priorities for improvement have been identified for the academic year 2025-2026 and are in line with the Ofsted framework.

Priority 1 - Curriculum and Teaching

a) Our curriculum is expertly designed and ambitious for all pupils. Opportunities to develop language, vocabulary and reading are embedded in all areas of the curriculum.

b) A culture of continuous improvement and use of CPD to develop teaching ensures that the needs of all pupils are consistently met.

Priority 2 - Achievement

a) Pupils' attainment in national tests is in line with national averages.

b) Accurate assessment of pupils'' progress across the curriculum supports all pupils' in securing rich subject knowledge and understanding in readiness for the next stage of their learning.

Priority 3 - Inclusion

a) All pupils are welcome and celebrated.

b) Early identification and targeted support of pupils with SEND enables them to make progress.

Priority 4 - Personal Development and Well-Being

a) Wider opportunities are offered to extend the cultural capital of all pupils at our school.

b) Links between subjects and careers are inherent within the curriculum.

Priority 5 - Attendance and Behaviour

a) Strong and supportive relationships enable expectation of positive behaviour and attitudes to be consistently high and embedded.

b) Pupils show the school values of Curiosity, Determination and Ambition in their learning.

c) Continue to develop an inclusive culture, close working partnerships and an all staff focus to increase attendance in line with, or exceeding, national.

Priority 6 - Leadership and Governance

a) Standards across school show clear progress and improvement for all pupils.

Priority 7 - Early Years

a) Staff interactions with children are highly effective in developing and extending communication, language and vocabulary for all pupils.

b) The learning environment in all areas supports the delivery of the curriculum across the 7 core areas.

Priority 8 - Safeguarding

a) Maintain a culture of strong, positive safeguarding across school.

b) Build and develop our school early help offer.