Cookridge Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

Pupils are proud to be part of this vibrant school. Leaders have established a powerful vision, 'together we achieve the extraordinary'. This inspires staff to create rich opportunities for pupils to deepen their learning. Pupils cook, build dens and tend the school's hens as part of the forest school provision. Pupils are inspired to read by visits from authors. Special days to 'dive into' their learning create lasting memories for pupils. For example, pupils shared their deep knowledge of Viking culture drawn from their Viking day. This school makes learning irresistible for pupils. Cookridge Primary School is a friendly and happy place to learn. Pupils extend their skills by taking on many leadership roles in the school. These roles inspire pupils to contribute to their school community and beyond. For example, pupils regularly read with older, local residents. Pupils are rightly proud of their school and see themselves as role models for future generations of learners. Behaviour is exemplary. Adults apply their high expectations of behaviour and routines consistently well. Pupils understand these expectations and rise to them. This supports pupils to manage and regulate their own behaviour. Pupils are enthralled by their learning, so lessons are calm and focused. Attendance is high, and leaders do all they can to make sure that this remains the case. All pupils understand that what they learn now will support their ambitions for the future.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, the tasks that are set for pupils to complete are not aligned closely enough with the learning that they need. This means that pupils are sometimes engaging in tasks that do not secure the desired learning well enough. The school should make sure that all staff select tasks that are closely aligned with the learning that pupils need to acquire.

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