Charlbury Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

Pupils feel valued at this caring and vibrant school. They are taught to appreciate each other's unique qualities and treat everyone with kindness and compassion. Leaders are highly ambitious for pupils, leading by example on the school motto 'to be the best we can be and do the best we can do'. This positive outlook influences every aspect of school life. The school is determined to give pupils the very best start to their education. The school teaches pupils how to be ready for learning, how to recognise their emotions and to know what to do if they are feeling angry or anxious. As a result, pupils concentrate well in lessons and behave calmly and politely around school and at social times. Pupils learn how to contribute to society through roles of responsibility in school and, for example, through caring for the environment. They visit places of natural beauty in the local area. For example, in geography, they consider with great interest how the amount of plastic waste entering rivers could be reduced. Pupils achieve well and are ready for their next stage of education. As one parent commented: 'Charlbury is a welcoming and inclusive school where children feel happy and safe. They progress well both academically and in their personal development.'

What the school should improve

• Adults do not always systematically check pupils' understanding. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to support staff so that the use of ongoing assessment is consistently effective.

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