Chagford Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 June 2022

Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. The school's values of, 'Community, Challenge, Care' are lived up to by staff and pupils. Pupils are proud to take on roles of responsibility, such as play leaders, wildlife champions and attending the Chagford Memory Café. There is also a regular pupil-led litter picking group. Pupils appreciate the wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs on offer, such as netball, chess and recorder clubs. They value trips, sporting events and visitors to the school. For example, pupils are enthused by the 'awesome author' visits and their messages to the pupils on postcards. Pupils' personal development, talents and interests are nurtured well. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. This begins in the early years. Pupils are polite, listen carefully and respond appropriately to each other and adults. They know how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Pupils say they feel safe in school. Most pupils understand the difference between bullying and falling out with others. They say there is always an adult to talk to if they have worries.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not identified the essential knowledge they want pupils to know and remember in some foundation subject curriculums. This means pupils do not remember some of the key concepts. They are unable to build on prior learning and make connections between concepts taught. Leaders need to identify the essential knowledge pupils must know and remember in these foundation subject curriculums.

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