Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 September 2024

At Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School, pupils thrive because the school has high aspirations. There is an exceptional personal development offer for all. Staff teach pupils the importance of equality, diversity and being ambitious for their futures. Pupils benefit from a wide, rich set of experiences. They take part in exchanges with a school abroad, debating competitions, community events and caring for the school environment. Because of the school's excellent work to develop pupils' character, they are well prepared to be positive citizens of the future. Pupils conduct themselves exceptionally well when moving around the school building because they understand the rights of others to learn uninterrupted. Class charters ensure that pupils understand their rights and responsibilities well. Staff and pupils share warm, positive relationships. Pupils say they feel safe and well supported by staff. Inspectors agree. Pupils engage in clubs and activities regularly. Pupils understand the importance of physical activity and mental health. The school has high expectations for how pupils should conduct themselves and speak to one another and staff. Staff focus on developing pupils' vocabulary so they can communicate with confidence. The majority of pupils engage enthusiastically in lessons. Many pupils achieve well at the school. This is particularly the case in reading and mathematics.

What the school should improve

• Implementation of the curriculum is variable across the school. In some lessons, staff do not break down learning into manageable chunks or give pupils sufficient opportunity to practise what they have been taught. This means that pupils do not develop a deep understanding of the intended curriculum. The school should ensure that staff understand how to implement the curriculum effectively, through ongoing training, and monitor the impact of their work on pupils' knowledge and understanding.
• In some subjects, particularly the foundation ones, the school does not have an effective assessment system that allows staff to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills. As a result, staff cannot consistently check what pupils do, and do not, remember. Opportunities to address gaps in knowledge are sometimes missed. The school should ensure its approach to assessment allows staff to identify knowledge and skills gaps before moving on to new learning.

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