Coton Green Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 September 2024

Coton Green is a school where pupils feel safe because of the warm relationships they form with each other and with staff. Many in this community refer to 'belonging to a unique learning family' that is inclusive and caring. This is a place where differences are celebrated and everybody is of equal importance. Most pupils do well, with an increasing number achieving expected standards in reading and writing. Many demonstrate positive attitudes toward their learning. They take increasing pride in their work. Pupils enjoy their learning most when they get to experiment and learn from their mistakes. Pupils attend school regularly and take advantage of the many wider opportunities on offer. They enjoy the chance to hold leadership positions. Some pupils get to vote and make changes to their school while others act as mentors and look after other pupils. The school raises pupils' future aspirations by providing opportunities for them to graduate at a local university for completing hours of extra-curricular activities. Pupils enjoy attending clubs that are linked to their sporting and creative interests. They learn about global and local news and are supported to develop a social conscience by raising money and making donations for those less fortunate than themselves.

What the school should improve

• Not all pupils are consistently provided the opportunity to deepen their understanding of mathematics. This means that some pupils are not routinely applying the facts and calculation methods they learn to solve more complex problems. The trust should ensure that pupils can apply mathematical knowledge, concepts and procedures appropriately for their age.
• The school's use of assessment in some subjects is at an early stage. It is not always used effectively to check gaps or misconceptions in pupils' prior knowledge. This means that some pupils misunderstand or do not develop a deep enough understanding of the topics they study. The trust should ensure that the school uses assessment to check what pupils understand and that future learning builds progressively on what pupils know.

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