Boxgrove CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 June 2023

Pupils are proud to attend this small, nurturing school. They are safe and happy. Pupils are kind and look after each other. Leaders and staff want the best for every pupil and build caring relationships with them. Staff know each pupil exceptionally well. Staff make sure that pupils are supported emotionally, and that their pastoral needs are met. One parent commented that they 'couldn't be more grateful to the school for helping their child to flourish'. Leaders and staff have high ambitions for all pupils. Pupils enjoy learning and work hard to achieve staff's high expectations. They are enthusiastic about their learning and demonstrate high levels of motivation. As a result, pupils usually achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils benefit academically, physically and socially from working in the vast outdoor area on the school grounds, most particularly the forest area. Staff expect pupils to behave well. Pupils work and play well together. Pupils understand the school rules and know why they need them. They appreciate their teachers' guidance to help them understand their feelings and make the right choices. Pupils, and parents and carers, do not have concerns about bullying. They know that it is not tolerated and that staff will deal quickly with any worries that may occur.

What the school should improve

• In a minority of subjects, teachers do not adapt learning well enough to meet the needs of all pupils. As a result, some pupils are not building their knowledge as securely or deeply as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the knowledge they need to successfully adapt their teaching in all subjects so that pupils can achieve well from their different starting points.

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