Bibury Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2023

The school is a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment. It is clear that everybody matters here. Pupils are happy and thrive because they are valued and well supported. Leaders' vision that every child develops a love of life and learning is woven into all that the school does. Pupils are inspired to be curious. They are fascinated to learn new things. Pupils are excellent role models. They respectfully follow adults' high expectations. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils are polite, kind and friendly. The school goes above and beyond to provide memorable experiences for pupils. For example, pupils experience surfing or learn to play the piano. Pupils learn important skills, such as how to save, budget and spend money responsibly. Pupils enjoy making healthy meals in cookery club, for example. Pupils feel safe at school. They trust adults to look after them. Bullying is rare. Pupils say that they always have someone to talk to. They confirm that adults quickly sort out any problems. The vast majority of parents express their delight in the school. They typically comment on the 'family' feel of the school and say that staff listen to their views.

What the school should improve

• Staff sometimes do not use assessment to make sure that the curriculum is well matched to pupils' age and ability. Therefore, pupils, at times, are not sufficiently challenged by their learning. Leaders should ensure that assessment accurately identifies what pupils have learned before to inform curriculum planning.

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