Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 March 2023

Pupils feel safe and happy in this welcoming school. They value the nurturing environment provided by the staff. Many pupils described the staff as wonderful. Pupils of different ages play and learn alongside each other. They are kind and make sure that everyone is included. If bullying should happen, leaders ensure that it is dealt with effectively. Leaders expect pupils to behave according to the Bosley BEARS values, which include encouraging each other and pupils being the best that they can be. Pupils are motivated to meet these high standards, and they enjoy receiving rewards when their behaviour shines. Leaders want all pupils to do well. Leaders ensure that pupils access a high-quality curriculum. This helps pupils to meet leaders' high expectations of their academic achievement. Leaders provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities for pupils. Pupils enjoy learning outdoors. They are proud of the skills that they have mastered, such as whittling and using a variety of tools. Leaders enhance curriculum learning through trips. For example, most pupils recently visited an art installation at Chester Cathedral. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about opportunities to contribute to their school community. For example, younger pupils take responsibility for tasks such as watering plants. Older pupils enjoy leading extra-curricular clubs, such as the colouring club. These experiences help pupils to develop their independence.

What the school should improve

• Leaders do not ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to revisit their learning in some subjects. This means that some pupils forget what they have previously learned. Leaders should ensure that subject curriculums are designed so that pupils can revisit their previous learning to make sure it is secure before they move on to new learning.

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