Chesterton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils live by the school's core values: 'Ready; Respectful; Resilient and Safe'. They understand how these values help them to make positive choices in school and in their day-to-day lives. Pupils respect each other's differences. Everyone is welcomed into the school and are valued for who they are. Pupils feel safe here. They know that staff care about them. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respect staff and lessons are calm. This helps all pupils get on with their learning without distractions. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They work hard and try their best. They know why it is important to attend every day. As a result, pupils achieve well and are well prepared for secondary school. Pupils take pride in the leadership roles available to them. These roles enable pupils to build their confidence and help make the school better. For instance, the school council planned and developed a new reading garden. The school encourages all pupils to take part in community activities, such as singing carols to local residents in the park. A range of wider opportunities help to bring the curriculum to life. The school ensures all pupils access these.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the new curriculum is not fully implemented as well as the school intends. Where teachers are developing their subject knowledge, some pupils do not have a secure enough understanding of these subjects. The school should provide teachers with the guidance and support they require so that they implement all subjects effectively.

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