Axbridge Church of England First School Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and inclusive school. They talk confidently about the school's values and Christian ethos. Pupils understand how these values help them to be compassionate, kind and friendly. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive. They talk about the visibility of the new headteacher and the high levels of care and attention that staff show to pupils. The headteacher and his staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils understand the 'golden rules' that are in place and follow them well. This starts in the early years where children listen to instructions, are respectful and play well with one another. Pupils feel safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils say that bullying is rare. If it were to happen, they are confident that adults would deal with it quickly. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer to them, such as running, Spanish, art and dance. They are proud of the many opportunities they have to become 'buddies', 'digital leaders' and members of the 'eco team'. Pupils say these roles help them to develop their confidence and to set a positive example to others.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils remember. Subsequent learning does not take into account pupils' prior knowledge. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well over time. This slows their progress across the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that teachers check what pupils know and remember across all subjects, and use this to inform future learning.

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