Coldfair Green Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils embody the high expectations of leaders that they are 'ready, responsible and safe'. They say that the school is like a family and that they look after each other. Therefore, they feel safe and happy at school. Pupils say that there is no bullying in school. They are confident to talk to a trusted adult if they have any concerns. They know that adults will resolve any niggles that arise. Across the school, pupils behave attentively in lessons. They are keenly aware of how to improve their learning in the core subjects. Pupils are kind and helpful to each other at play times. They are respectful to adults. Pupils feel listened to. They can present ideas for the books that they would like to read at school. School councillors report to governors to help improve the school. The council also met recently in a trust wide pupil parliament and established some environmental pledges for all trust schools to commit to next year. Pupils lead assemblies for younger children on internet safety and special achievements. They can become house captains, digital leaders, sports leaders and eco warriors. The school council started charity work to support a school in Zambia this year. Pupils worked with the children in Zambia to compare their lifestyles. As a result of these experiences at school, pupils are well prepared for their future lives to be happy and active citizens.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, staff do not always identify the gaps in pupils' knowledge and address them. As a result, pupils are not always able to make solid links and build on their prior learning. Therefore, they do not gain the full range of knowledge they need in these few subjects. Leaders must ensure that teachers use robust approaches to assessment in all subjects.
• A small number of pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This includes pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. These pupils do not achieve as well as their peers. Leaders must ensure that this small number of pupils and their families receive the appropriate support to promote their high attendance.

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