Childer Thornton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2024

Childer Thornton Primary school is a place where pupils thrive. There is a strong sense of community where pupils, including children in the early years, feel happy, valued and safe. Pupils make a tangible contribution to the life of the school through the roles and responsibilities that they hold. Pupils are acutely aware of how they can make a difference to the lives of others, for example by raising money for homeless charities. They are keen to learn about people from other cultures and religions. Pupils said that everyone is accepted for who they are in their school. The school has extremely high expectations of pupils' achievement, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These expectations are fully realised across the broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They spoke about their learning with great enthusiasm. Pupils are incredibly confident and articulate. They particularly enjoy meeting visitors to the school, such as authors and parents and carers who speak to pupils about their jobs. The school ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to take part in a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports and learning musical instruments. This enables pupils to hone their talents and pursue a diverse range of interests. Pupils work conscientiously in lessons. They take pride in their work and want to do well. Pupils' exemplary behaviour contributes to the smooth running of the school.

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