Conway Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

Conway Primary is a highly inclusive school where everyone is valued. Pupils and staff embody the school's values of 'ambition, resilience, respect'. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils speak positively about the support they receive from staff and enjoy their learning. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and well- being across the school. Pupils feel safe and say they are happy in school. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school's ethos. There is a purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils focus on their learning well, work hard and want to learn. Teachers speak calmly with any pupil who loses concentration and offer support to help them regain focus. During social times, pupils mix with others in a calm and orderly manner. Pupils know who to talk to about any concerns they may have. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development. Pupils learn about their health and well-being. Pupils say they really like the wide range of leadership roles they are given. Pupils enjoy the responsibility as class ambassadors, eco warriors and 'rights knights'. The school offers a range of enrichment clubs across the year, including the current 'multi-sports' club with Year 4 pupils.

What the school should improve

• The school does not consistently check pupils' understanding of what has been learned and what they can remember. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed effectively, limiting their progress. The school should ensure that pupils' understanding is regularly checked and teaching is adapted to close any gaps in learning.
• Children in the early years do not have enough opportunities to practise and apply their learning when working independently. This is because activities provided are not fully aligned with the planned curriculum, which can hinder children from consolidating key skills and deepening their understanding. The school should ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to practise and apply new learning when working independently.
• The school does not always provide enough challenge for pupils to extend their knowledge and understanding across the curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not fully reach their potential, limiting their knowledge and connections across subjects. The school should ensure that all teachers plan learning to include challenging tasks that stretch all pupils to reach their potential.

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