Costessey Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils at Costessey learn well, while having fun. They love spending time with their friends, chatting and socialising in the dinner hall, playground or sports field. In class, pupils give their best because they enjoy learning an interesting and exciting curriculum. The culture of mutual respect flows through the school. Pupils understand how they are all unique. They celebrate their differences and enjoy learning about people from different cultures and backgrounds, and those with contrasting beliefs. Bullying is rare. Should it occur, most pupils know that they have an adult to turn to. Pupils have many opportunities to take on a range of responsibilities. The members of the school council are proud to carry out these roles. Similarly, the eco club works to make a real difference in school, for example by reducing paper and food waste. Those who represent the school in sporting competitions do so with pride. Pupils' mental well-being is well considered. They receive guidance on how to look after their metal heath. The breadth of opportunity for pupils' personal development helps them to leave the school at the end of Year 6 as well-rounded, responsible and caring young people.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have recently introduced strategies to support teachers to carefully assess how well pupils learn in the foundation subjects. This is more established in some subjects that in others. This is showing early signs of impact, but leaders do not always have information from checks on pupils' learning throughout the curriculum to adapt the next learning, so that it builds precisely on what pupils currently know and understand. Leaders should ensure they provide training for teachers to continue the implement the assessment strategies well.

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