Chuckery Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 September 2023

This is a harmonious school with happy pupils. Leaders embrace the cultural richness of pupils in the school. They ensure they celebrate the many different faiths and backgrounds of the pupils. Pupils who speak English as an additional language are well supported, and thrive here. Behaviour in school is very strong. Pupils enjoy coming to school, and this is reflected in their positive attitudes to learning. Leaders have ensured that pupils are taught about what good behaviour looks like. One member of staff said, 'If they don't know how to behave, we teach them.' Staff have consistent expectations of behaviour, both in the classroom and beyond. As a result, poor behaviour is infrequent and low-level disruption is rare. Pupils say bullying is very rare, but if it does happen, there are lots of people who will help them to sort it out. Leaders have ensured that pupils are given opportunities for regular check-ins with adults if they are feeling sad or worried. Some pupils are trained as mental health ambassadors. They are trained to spot other pupils who may be upset and are taught ways to comfort them, for example through meditative breathing or by listening to their worries.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not identified the key knowledge that pupils need to know and remember on their learning journey. This means that the work teachers set does not always follow on from what pupils can already do and does not always prepare pupils for future learning. As a result, pupils do not always learn what leaders would expect them to. Subject leaders should identify the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn as they progress through the subject.

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