Copplestone Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 July 2022

At Copplestone Primary, everyone follows the 'golden rules'. Children in the pre- school learn to have 'gentle hands'. This helps them to follow the rules further up the school. Pupils say that the school is like a happy family. Bullying is rare and staff always deal with it if it happens. As pupils progress through the school, leaders encourage them to take on responsibilities. There are a range of leadership roles and everyone is encouraged to have a go. Pupils consider it a privilege to help others, for example by helping younger children to read or play well with others. In recent years, leaders have raised expectations of what pupils can learn and do. They have used the curriculum to bring this about. Pupils in Reception Year and Year 1 get off to a flying start with their reading. All through the school, pupils get a lot of enjoyment out of reading, whether they do this with staff or on their own. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to make the most of the curriculum. Leaders get to know these pupils well and take great pride in their achievements.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the curriculum is not yet having the impact that leaders intend. The approach to assessment does not help pupils to embed knowledge fluently. In these subjects, pupils do not remember their learning well and sometimes develop misconceptions. Leaders should ensure that teachers check that all pupils have understood and can remember the essential curriculum content.

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