Arundel CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 July 2024

There is a strong sense of community at this school. Staff prioritise getting to know pupils and their families well. Older pupils buddy up with younger pupils when they join the school, helping to create a warm and harmonious environment. The school's play leaders exemplify the caring school culture, organising games for other pupils at lunchtimes. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The motto of 'excellence with no compromises' permeates across the school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' learning and conduct. Pupils achieve well across a broad and balanced curriculum. In lessons and around the school site, pupils live up to the 'ACE way', behaving exceptionally well. They are not concerned by bullying, knowing the importance of being an 'upstander' and treating others as they wish to be treated. Pupils demonstrate highly respectful and tolerant attitudes, valuing diversity. They write thoughtful messages and prayers for one another on the school's 'olive branch'. The wider opportunities given to pupils, beyond the academic, are extensive. Pupils benefit from a range of activities to develop their own talents and interests. They value the sporting, cultural and creative clubs on offer and make excellent use of them.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, some of the lesson activities do not always help pupils to learn the intended curriculum effectively. Consequently, pupils do not always learn the important knowledge and skills that leaders intend. The school needs to ensure that learning activities help pupils to secure understanding consistently well across all subjects.

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