Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 October 2023

Pupils speak with pride about their school and enjoy their lessons. They are well- mannered, polite and welcoming. Pupils have frequent opportunities to develop their interests and their character. There are many ways in which they can develop leadership skills and there are a number of roles on offer that pupils speak fondly of. They raise funds for local charities and read to members of the local community, visiting many in their care homes. Personal development is a real strength of the school. These experiences prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain. Pupils feel safe in school and know adults will support them if they have concerns or worries. There are mental health services available in the school, and pupils talk freely about their feelings. They know how to keep themselves safe online. Pupils are confident and resilient in their work, and there is a positive attitude to learning throughout the school. They know that working hard will help them to do well and to meet the school's high aspirations. They are proud to share their work and help each other to learn. Overall, they achieve well.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, checks on what pupils know and can remember are not used effectively to inform future activities. This means that, sometimes, pupils move to work by themselves before they are ready. They can get confused, and their learning is hindered. The school should ensure that all staff know how to make the most of assessment and checking activities.
• In some lessons, pupils can talk about their enjoyment of the lesson, but not always the knowledge they are learning. This makes it harder for them to recall learning later on. The school should ensure that strategies to help pupils remember and apply their learning are fully embedded.

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