Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

Pupils are eager to come to school. They talk enthusiastically about the different subjects they study and how they learn them. For example, they enjoyed their visit to a museum which supported their understanding of Greek and Egyptian societies which they had learned about in history. Pupils are polite and welcoming. They have warm, positive relationships with each other and with staff. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Most pupils live up to these. Pupils appreciate how the school recognises their accomplishments. For instance, they win cups for kindness, artistic talent and earning the most reward points for their 'house'. Pupils demonstrate the school's values of respect, trust and perseverance. Older pupils readily take on roles of responsibility, such as mental health ambassadors and librarians. Such positions develop their leadership skills. Pupils, of all ages, vote for their school councillors. This helps them to learn about democracy. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities. They are keen to participate in clubs, such as coding and dance. The school provides pupils with the chance to try activities like orienteering and baking. It ensures that there are no barriers to pupils making good use of these opportunities.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always use assessment to identify what pupils know and remember. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge of the curriculum that are not remedied. This hinders their ability to develop detailed knowledge and skills. The trust and school should ensure that teaching checks what pupils have securely learned, so that they receive the support they need to understand the curriculum fully.

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