Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 May 2025

Pupils' smiling faces show how much they enjoy being part of this school. They feel well- looked after by nurturing staff. Pupils feel safe and know who to go to if they have a problem. They are incredibly kind to each other and to visitors of the school. Respect is the foundation of the relationships between pupils and staff. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils rise to meet these expectations and, for the most part, they achieve well. At breaktimes, pupils play well together. They eagerly share the exciting equipment available to them. Pupils harmoniously take turns at dressing up, practise their skipping or climb on the adventure playground. If pupils want to choose a less energetic activity, they can read in the 'quiet area'. Pupils are proud of the leadership roles they undertake. This includes peer mediators who help pupils resolve any friendship issues they may have during social times. This means that bullying is a rare occurrence. Pupils appreciate belonging to one of the four cathedral houses. It makes them 'feel part of a caring community'. House captains and sports leaders take their responsibilities of helping others seriously.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the school has not ensured that there is a clear sequence of knowledge and skills. As a result, pupils do not always recall key knowledge and make links with their previous learning. Leaders should ensure that these curriculum improvements are embedded so that gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills are addressed.
• A small number of pupils, including some who are disadvantaged, do not attend school regularly. Leaders recognise this and the impact this absence is having on how well these pupils learn and achieve. The school needs to continue with their work to ensure identified pupils are supported to attend regularly.

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