Bishop Chavasse Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 July 2022

Pupils are proud of their school. They think it has improved lots recently. Older pupils are certain that behaviour has improved, although say it was not really a problem in the past. They feel that they are safe in school. Pupils say that bullying does not worry them like it once might have done. They spoke about new strategies they had been given for avoiding problems on the playground, although they feel these could still work even better. Leaders are aware of this point and are taking action to address it. Children in Reception love their school. The quality of the early years provision stands out. Leaders are very focused on ensuring that children are well prepared for their move to Year 1. High aspirations are reflected across all phases of the school. Pupils also report that staff expect a lot from them. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Parents who spoke to inspectors were particularly positive about this aspect of the school. Additional support staff introduced to the school since January are used effectively. Classroom visits showed inspectors that pupils in danger of falling behind are supported well.

What the school should improve

• In some subject schemes of work, the detailed knowledge that pupils will learn over time is not as clearly specified as it could be. Senior leaders are aware of this and have been working to address it. New or revised subject schemes of work are almost complete. This is why the transition statements have been applied for the quality of education judgement. Leaders and those in positions of governance need to ensure that the new curriculum is in place and fully implemented for the start of the new school year. This will mean that pupils benefit from a curriculum that is fit for purpose.
• Subject leadership is not yet as developed as it might be. However, new subject leaders are now mostly in place. Senior leaders and those in positions of governance need to ensure that newly appointed subject leaders are given the support and professional development they need to become fully effective in their work. This will help the school's revised curriculum offer to become established. It will also help leaders monitor the quality of education the school provides, as well as measuring the impact the curriculum is having on pupils' achievements over time.

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