Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Pupils enjoy being part of a positive and inclusive school community. The school has high expectations of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are passionate about learning and respond well to leaders' ambitions. As a result, they achieve well in most curriculum subjects. The school encourages pupils to be good citizens. Pupils learn how to make constructive choices from the teaching of the CARE (choices, aspiration, reflection and engagement) curriculum. One parent reflected, 'The CARE values are noticeably and continuously weaved throughout everything the school does.' Pupils demonstrate these qualities through positive relationships with other pupils and staff. They are polite and considerate. They behave well and know that adults take concerns seriously. This helps pupils to feel safe and cared for. Pupils are positive about the school. They understand how to keep themselves healthy and positively manage their emotions. Pupils appreciate how the school rewards their achievements and celebrates their efforts. They value the wide range of opportunities in school. This includes the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) week, where representatives from a car manufacturer provide insights into engineering careers. As a result, pupils have high aspirations for future careers and achievements.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects needs refining. As a result, pupils do not consistently learn and remember the most important knowledge over time. Leaders should continue to improve curriculum sequencing and assessment in these subjects to ensure that pupils achieve highly across the curriculum.

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