Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils are safe, happy and love attending this school. Parents and carers are highly positive about how leaders have created a lively and caring place for their children to learn in. Parents particularly enjoy the many opportunities to come together to celebrate pupils' achievements. For example, weekly assemblies enable pupils to showcase their learning to parents. Older pupils prepare and present in assemblies on topics that are important to them, such as living with autism. Pupils are encouraged to be leaders. The school council meets regularly and discusses topics pupils feel strongly about, such as fundraising for charity. There are a wide range of playground and classroom monitors, who are keen to contribute positively to school life. This adds to an environment where pupils get on well and support each other. Pupils behave very well, and bullying is rare. However, leaders are vigilant, and when it does occur, they act quickly to stop it. The curriculum is broad and, typically, well designed. Pupils produce work of a high quality in different subjects. Music holds a special place in the school. The large school choir is well known in the community for its contributions to local events. The Philharmonia Orchestra and other music providers hold regular workshops and have encouraged many pupils to learn to play a musical instrument.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the knowledge and skills that pupils must learn and how these build from year to year. Where this is the case, pupils do not develop a deep understanding of these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they continue their work to improve the curriculum in these areas, specifying what pupils are expected to be able to know and do at each stage of their learning.

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