Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

This is a school that values inclusion, strives to develop the whole child and promotes a sense of belonging. Pupils feel part of the school community. They arrive happily each morning and attend well. Warm and positive relationships are the bedrock of the work that the school does. Pupils are safe and are taught to protect themselves from harm, including online, and to manage their mental health. They know that trusted adults will be on hand to address any concerns they have. Staff have high expectations of pupils. From the early years, children are taught the importance of learning. They build independence and resilience. Beyond early years, pupils thrive as they learn a curriculum that extends beyond the academic. Teachers support pupils to overcome any barriers they face to learning or wellbeing effectively. Pupils achieve highly, including in national tests. They flourish as a result of the extensive opportunities offered to develop their interests and talents and to explore the wider world. Leaders make sure these experiences are accessible for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They know what is expected of them and love to impress staff. Bullying is not a concern here. Older pupils are positive role models for children in the early years. Through the 'buddy' system, children learn self-care skills such as how to use a knife and fork. Older pupils excel when given opportunities to make a positive difference to others in their school community. They relish the leadership roles they hold such as ‘play at lunchtime’ leaders and eco-councillors. They understand how these responsibilities help them become active and involved citizens. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life beyond their school community. Parents and carers view the school as a safe space where their children are nurtured. They value the 'family feel' of the school and the high levels of care.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that they check the impact of support for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities with greater rigour and precision, to ensure that adjustments to meet pupils' changing needs are effective.
• Leaders should further develop staff expertise to ensure consistently high-quality teaching across year groups and subjects.

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