Captain Cook Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2022

There is a strong caring ethos at the school. This is because leaders place pupils' best interests at the heart of their decision-making. Leaders strive to offer a curriculum that supports their core values of 'Discovery and Adventure' and fosters the personal traits of 'Endeavour and Resolution'. They have done so. Pupils are warm and welcoming. They are proud of their school, their friends and their achievements. In discussions, pupils unanimously said the best thing about their school was their teachers. They said their teachers make lessons fun. Teachers know and support their pupils well. Relationships are strong and trusting. Older pupils make excellent role models. They support their teachers to make sure pupils behave well. This helps to create a distinct sense of belonging. It matters to everyone that pupils are thoughtful and considerate of others. As a result, pupils play well together at breaktimes and work well together in class. The school is harmonious. Pupils say, 'Bullying doesn't happen here.' Nonetheless, they are equipped with a good understanding of the different forms of bullying and how to keep themselves and their friends safe.

What the school should improve

• The revised curriculum for the early years is not fully embedded, particularly in Nursery. This is limiting the opportunity for children to gain the knowledge and vocabulary they need for the next stage in their learning. Leaders need to ensure that all staff in Nursery and Reception implement the early years curriculum consistently well.
• In mathematics, teachers provide limited opportunities for pupils to discuss their learning, to reason and to problem solve. This reduces the depth of pupils' learning. Leaders need to ensure that teachers provide pupils with opportunities to apply their knowledge and extend their thinking in readiness for the next stage of learning.

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