Caldecote Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 April 2025

Pupils are happy at this school. They recommend it highly. The school challenges them with an ambitious curriculum. Pupils enjoy expanding their knowledge through engaging learning activities, as well as the exciting trips on offer. Staff are very supportive. They encourage pupils to be resilient. They are always available with a listening ear when pupils need them. Parents and carers value this approach. They think highly of the school. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities. They develop talents through attending clubs or playing on a sports team. Special visitors, such as a Paralympian, inspire pupils to take part. Pupils learn about responsibility through leadership roles, such as being part of a 'safety group' or an 'eco-councillor'. They appreciate making a positive difference to their school environment. The school's new values of 'care, challenge, persevere and succeed' are well understood. These values encourage pupils to behave well and work hard to achieve their goals. Pupils understand these expectations. They know that 'care' means to listen to and respect others. Pupils do their best to live up to the school's high expectations. This helps them be successful. Pupils achieve well at Caldecote and are well prepared for their next stages.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum design in a few subjects needs further refinement. Additionally, the subject knowledge of staff is inconsistent across the different subjects they teach. As a result, the delivery of learning in some subjects is not as clear for pupils. Pupils do not gain the depth of understanding the school intends. The school should support staff to develop the knowledge they need to implement the refinements to the curriculum effectively.
• In some subjects, teachers do not adapt lesson activities sufficiently to meet the needs of pupils, particularly those with SEND. This makes it difficult for some pupils to develop a secure understanding of the intended knowledge. The school should ensure that learning activities are adapted when necessary to ensure all pupils can learn as well as possible throughout the curriculum.
• The school has not made explicit enough how it teaches pupils about the fundamental British values, cultural diversity and equalities. As a result, pupils do not gain an age- appropriate understanding of these values and difference in the world. The school should ensure that the provision for pupils' personal development makes clear how pupils will develop their understanding of life in modern society.

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