Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 June 2023

Pupils are very happy at this nurturing school, where everyone is valued and included. They understand that staff know them extremely well, take good care of them and keep them safe. Leaders' expectations of how pupils behave are very high. Staff unfailingly model positive relationships and behaviour and pupils respond with courtesy and respect. Pupils told the inspector that leaders do not tolerate bullying and that they deal with unkind behaviour quickly, so that it does not happen again. The school motto, 'Together we Can', is evident in the strong team spirit, which permeates all aspects of school life. Leaders expect pupils to work hard. They give everyone the help that they need to achieve well, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The vast majority of pupils benefit from attending several of the many and varied activities which staff provide beyond the classroom, including sport, art and music. Pupils of all ages enjoy taking on leadership roles, such as being the voice of their class on the school council. Those who are well established in the school enthusiastically welcome new pupils joining from other countries. They show a keen interest in learning about people who are different from themselves, including those from other religions, races and cultures.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils are too often absent from school. This means that they do not benefit as much as they should from the good quality of education and wider opportunities for personal development that leaders provide. Leaders should strengthen their work with families to ensure that persistent absentees improve their attendance, so that they can reach their full academic and social potential.
• In some subjects, at times teaching moves on too quickly without sufficiently embedding pupils' knowledge and understanding. As a result, some pupils spend too much time attempting tasks unsuccessfully. Leaders should ensure that teaching consistently takes account of their agreed pedagogy, so that pupils consolidate learning well enough before moving on.

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