Chase View Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2022

Pupils attending Chase View Community Primary School enjoy learning. They are happy in lessons and when playing with their friends on the playground. Effective safeguarding processes ensure that pupils stay safe. Senior leaders and governors have created a culture built on high expectations. This is reflected in what teachers and teaching assistants look for in pupils. This helps pupils to aspire to being successful in their learning. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They are polite and courteous to each other and to adults. Lunchtimes are calm and orderly. Pupils say there is very little bullying. When bullying does take place, staff deal with it well. Pupils take advantage of the wide range of clubs which are available to them. They particularly enjoy attending clubs such as archery. In addition, the school provides a variety of life skills courses. Pupils learn about useful skills such as cooking and managing money by attending these courses. Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to take on extra responsibilities. These opportunities promote pupils' independence and boost their confidence. For example, some pupils are reading buddies for younger children. Others work as 'junior governors' and make decisions about the school.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, adults do not ensure that pupils understand some of the words they encounter. This hinders their ability to comprehend fully the texts they read. Leaders should place further focus on developing pupils' vocabulary and comprehension skills.
• Teachers do not always make accurate checks on what pupils remember from previous learning. This means that some pupils, including some with SEND, do not learn as well as they might. Leaders should ensure that staff use effective methods for checking what pupils know and remember.

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