Christ Church Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Pupils enjoy attending Christ Church Church of England Primary School. They describe the school as a place where everyone can be themselves. Pupils understand how the school's values help them to be kind and understanding of others. Parents and carers comment positively about the role the school plays in the local community and the way in which staff help children settle into school life. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils respond well to the structures and routines that are in place. They are polite and well mannered. This starts in the early years, where children listen carefully to staff, are respectful and behave well. Pupils feel safe. They value the positive relationships they have with staff. Pupils say that adults support them when they need to share or understand their emotions. They trust adults to resolve any disagreements that may happen, in a kind and sensitive way. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs that are on offer to them such as multi-sports, yoga and chess. They value becoming eco-councillors, anti-bullying ambassadors and members of the school council. Pupils say that these roles make them feel proud and help them to improve their school.

What the school should improve

• In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders have not identified the precise knowledge that pupils need to know and remember. This prevents pupils from building their learning over time. Leaders need to ensure that the key knowledge pupils must know is identified and learning is sequenced effectively so that pupils know more and remember more over time.
• The attendance of some pupils is still too low. These pupils do not learn the curriculum well. Leaders need to strengthen the work they are doing to improve the attendance of children who are persistently absent.

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