Clanfield CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 July 2026

Pupils enjoy being part of this inclusive and nurturing school community. They describe the school as 'a big family' where everyone is encouraged to grow and flourish. Pupils arrive happily each day and attend well. Pupils build warm, trusting relationships with adults. They know that staff will listen to them and help if they have any worries. Pupils feel safe and secure. They are confident that the adults will always act in their best interests. Pupils value the pastoral support they receive and leave well prepared for life beyond primary school. Pupils behave consistently well. They reliably follow the school's routines and show respect for one another. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They work hard in lessons and enjoy sharing their ideas and achievements. At social times, pupils benefit from the wide range of activities on offer. They play cooperatively and build positive friendships. 'Peer mentors' ensure that everyone is included. Bullying and unkind behaviour are rare. When disagreements happen, pupils know that adults will help them resolve any issues fairly. Children in the early years settle quickly. Adults provide a caring environment where children feel safe and confident. Children quickly become independent and confident learners. Across the school, pupils enjoy a broad and unique curriculum. They develop strong communication skills and broaden their understanding of different cultures. Pupils typically achieve in line with national averages. They achieve particularly well in reading. Pupils take pride in representing the school through a range of leadership roles. These develop pupils' sense of responsibility and support the smooth running of the school. Pupils also speak highly of the wider opportunities on offer, such as sporting events and performing in the end-of-year production. They engage regularly with the community and run charity events, such as a sponsored walk to raise money and campaign for fairer funding. Through these activities, they develop a strong sense of compassion.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should sharpen the consistent use of effective teaching strategies to maximise opportunities for pupils to develop deep and detailed knowledge and understanding and achieve highly.

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