Colliers Green Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2024

Children come first at this small, welcoming school. Adults understand this and respond accordingly, though pupils themselves know that they have their own part to play in making this a happy place to be. Pupils are positive about learning. Most are achieving well. All are polite. They say thank you without being prompted and are welcoming to visitors. They listen to their teachers and behave well during lessons because routines are firmly established, and the expectations of staff are clearly understood. This is also true in the small early years phase, where children benefit from a vibrant learning environment. Staff enjoy working here. They take a child-centred approach in all they do, which is appreciated by parents and recognised by professionals from outside of school. Pupils feel safe here. They describe their school as a kind place. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds do well because expectations of what they can achieve are high. Older pupils support younger pupils well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy the inclusive environment of the school. They are supported appropriately by adults when needed, though are often able to work independently or in partnership with their peers because of the way staff adapt learning.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, some staff do not implement the school's early reading programme as consistently as they might. When this is the case, the quality of phonics teaching is variable. This means that pupils do not always benefit from the highest quality phonics teaching they require. This is also the case for some pupils who are struggling with reading. The school needs to ensure that its phonics programme is delivered with total fidelity by all staff who teach pupils to read.
• In some classes, staff are not as skilled at implementing the school's intended maths curriculum as they might be. As a result, pupils' learning is not as strong because the activities they are expected to complete are not engaging or challenging enough. The school needs to ensure that all staff deliver the intended curriculum consistently well to maximise pupils' progress in mathematics.

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