Ashfield Valley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2023

Pupils described their school as a safe, warm and welcoming place to learn. Pupils are happy here. There is a culture of tolerance and respect for others. Pupils strive to display the 'Ashfield Valley Way' of being kind, honest, resilient, respectful and responsible at all times. Pupils also know that staff have high expectations of their behaviour. As a result, pupils typically behave well. The school is calm and orderly. Staff deal with any incidents, including any bullying, quicky and effectively. Leaders and staff expect pupils to achieve well. Pupils focus on their learning and they try hard. Pupils are keen to share what they have learned with others. Leaders ensure that pupils who speak English as an additional language get the extra help that they need. In the main, pupils achieve well, including children in the early years. Pupils talked with enthusiasm about the books that they enjoy reading. They also described their preferred authors. There is a passion for reading across the school. Pupils are keen to contribute to their school community. They take great pride in their roles as eco, pupil and digital leaders. School leaders help pupils to see how their actions can have a positive impact on others and on the environment.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teachers do not identify and rectify the misconceptions that pupils develop. This means that some pupils have misunderstandings that go unaddressed. Leaders should ensure that teachers successfully pinpoint and rectify any misconceptions that pupils have about different topics and concepts.
• In a small number of subjects, staff sometimes have gaps in their subject knowledge. This prevents some pupils from learning all that they could. Leaders should provide additional training so that staff are well equipped to deliver the curriculum.

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