Chestnuts Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Happy pupils learn eagerly at this inclusive, aspirational school. The school is ambitious for what pupils should learn. Pupils learn the key knowledge across the curriculum, including in reading, writing and mathematics, that prepares them well for the next stages in their education. Pupils' conduct embodies the high expectations of the 'Chestnut Way'. Staff establish positive relationships, which pupils enjoy and mirror with their classmates. Most pupils show consistently positive attitudes towards their learning. On the rare occasions when pupils find managing their behaviour more difficult, they are supported by adults well. Staff act quickly to resolve issues swiftly, including when dealing with bullying if it ever happens. The school provides pupils with a strong range of opportunities to enrich their personal development. Pupils' learning is enhanced through useful school trips, such as to local museums and visits to the local area. The school nurtures pupils' talents through a wide range of clubs. Pupils carry out meaningful roles in school and the local community proudly. For example, they interact regularly with older members of the community when visiting the local care home and play an active role in maintaining the local park.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, the checks made on pupils' learning do not identify clearly how well they have understood the subject content that has been taught. Where this is the case, the activities pupils are asked to complete do not align well enough to address gaps in their understanding and misconceptions. This affects some pupils' learning. The school should ensure that teaching checks pupils' understanding consistently well to identify and address misconceptions.

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