Abbotsbury Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2023

Leaders have high expectations for all. Pupils and staff have a strong sense of belonging here. Pupils described the school as caring and appreciated that staff are friendly towards them. Pupils cooperate with each other. They listen to and respect each other's ideas. Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Pupils understand the school rules and know how they help them to stay safe. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils behave well. They know who to speak to if they have any worries. Staff take pupils' concerns seriously. They take appropriate action in keeping pupils safe, including when incidents of bullying occur. Adults and pupils have positive working relationships. Leaders place importance on broadening the pupils' experiences. Leaders encourage pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils have opportunities to go to the theatre, museums and attend sporting competitions. They have access to a variety of clubs and activities in school. Staff encourage pupils to care for the environment. For example, members of the 'Green Team' take pride in helping to keep the school grounds clean and tidy.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teaching does not secure important knowledge in pupils' memory. This means some pupils are not able to deepen their knowledge and understanding by building on prior content. Leaders must ensure that teachers revise and check pupils' understanding frequently, so that they can secure crucial knowledge and skills ready for future content.
• In a few subjects, leaders do not ensure that teachers develop pupils' vocabulary and understanding consistently. This leads to some pupils not securing their understanding in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that all teachers routinely check and develop pupils' understanding of subject-specific vocabulary across all subjects.

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