Catmose Primary

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 January 2023

Catmose Primary is a happy and welcoming place. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. The school's motto of 'Success Achieved Together' drives all that the school does. Pupils like being at school and attend regularly. They enjoy learning. They say that teachers and other pupils help them if they do not understand something. Pupils are polite and respectful. Leaders celebrate pupils' good behaviour and achievements in weekly assemblies. Pupils are proud of the contribution they make to school and community life. For example, the school council organises charity fundraising and 'litter- picks'. Leaders have established a calm and orderly environment. Pupils behave well. They understand what bullying is. They say it rarely happens. Staff deal with any issues quickly and fairly. Pupils have positive relationships with staff and know they can share any worries. Pupils enjoy a range of well-planned activities and experiences. They take part in residential trips and clubs. Each year group visits a local farm at different times of the year. Year 2 pupils were captivated by seeing newborn lambs. Most parents and carers are happy with the school. Typically, one commented, 'We love the school. It has a brilliant sense of community. Our child seems very happy.'

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, the curriculums do not identify, with precision, the key knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, some pupils struggle to recall what they learn in these subjects. Leaders should refine the curriculum thinking in these subjects to make clear the key knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember.

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