Aldermaston C.E. Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Pupils are happy at this village school. They enjoy the positive relationships they have with their classmates and their teachers. From the early years onwards, staff get to know them well and care about them. As a result, this school is a positive and welcoming place to be. As one parent said to inspectors, 'My children often say “I love my school.''' School life is enriched with engaging experiences. Pupils love the many clubs on offer which help them to develop their interests and confidence and to build friendships. They talk enthusiastically about the trips they go on. Highlights include their residential activity week in Wales and 'reading café on tour'. Pupils proudly take on responsibilities including school council, 'tech team' and 'eco-warriors', all of which help them to learn about leadership and how to be a good citizen. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. They rise to leaders' high expectations for their learning. Leaders set high standards for pupils' behaviour. All pupils understand the school rules and behave well. As a result, learning is rarely interrupted. At social times, pupils play happily together, share equipment and take turns. Any instances of bullying are dealt with swiftly by leaders.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders have only recently determined the progression of essential concepts and vocabulary that pupils need to learn. This means that some pupils are not able to explicitly make links between previous and current learning. Subject leaders should continue with their work to embed the new curriculum to ensure pupils accumulate the necessary knowledge and skills.

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