Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 February 2026

Cheriton Bishop Primary School is a small village school that is at the heart of the community. Most pupils begin their school life at the pre-school and get off to a flying start. Children arrive at pre-school with big smiles and are keen to learn and play together. The pre-school is a hive of activity that prepares children well for Reception Year. Pupils are proud of their school. They live out the school values of community, curiosity, ambition, integrity, respect and joy in all that they do. Pupils have caring relationships with each other and close bonds with staff. They learn in a nurturing environment. Pupils know staff care about them and swiftly respond to any concerns they may have. The school is inclusive. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well from their starting points. This is because staff know the individual needs of these pupils well and successfully reduce the barriers that some pupils face. Pupils attend school regularly because they enjoy learning. Changes to the curriculum are helping pupils build firm foundations in English and mathematics. This is reflected in the most recent published outcomes from national tests. Recent changes to the behaviour policy are enabling pupils to typically learn without disruption. Classrooms are calm and social times are joyful. Pupils feel safe. They are adamant that bullying does not happen. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, trips and leadership opportunities that broaden their experiences. A well-thought-out programme of visits supplements the curriculum to prepare pupils for life outside of Cheriton Bishop. Pupils speak positively of how educational visits enhance their learning experiences. They are proud of the work they do in the community and the support they provide to many local and national charities.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should build on their work to ensure that teaching and expectations of what pupils can achieve are consistently high quality across all year groups.
• Leaders should ensure that all groups of pupils achieve consistently well, particularly those who are in the early stages of developing their reading fluency.

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