Cherbourg Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Pupils thrive in this school. The school values of honesty, respect, kindness, resilience and inclusiveness are woven into the fabric of daily life. Leaders and staff have created a culture where everyone is valued and can join in. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy many enrichment opportunities. They attend clubs such as sports, choir and crafts. All pupils learn several instruments during their time at the school. They develop their skills and independence well in forest and beach schools. Pupils relish residential trips, and visits to galleries and museums that help bring learning to life. Pupils work hard and enjoy their learning. In recent years, some pupils did not always achieve well. They are now achieving better, thanks to improvements that leaders have made. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. The golden rules of 'Be safe, respectful and ready for learning' are well understood by pupils. Staff are great role models for positive behaviour. Pupils follow their lead very well. They are friendly, polite and welcoming. Pupils are proud of their school and considerate of each other. They know that adults will help them if they have any problems.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is not yet fully embedded in some subjects. A few staff do not have strong enough subject knowledge to deliver the new curriculum to all pupils effectively. Leaders should ensure that staff continue to receive targeted professional development to allow them to deliver the intended curriculum successfully.
• Assessment in some foundation subjects is not well developed. Leaders have not yet precisely identified what pupils need to demonstrate in order to show that they have gained and retained the required knowledge. Leaders should make sure that assessment processes in foundation subjects are strengthened.

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