County Bridge Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2022

'Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!' A bold vision that is the reality for pupils at this school. Pupils are polite and mature. Behaviour is exemplary. Staff model and uphold high expectations for behaviour and learning. Pupils strive to always meet or exceed these expectations. They show disappointment in themselves and others on the very rare occasions that things go wrong. All pupils, including the very youngest, know that they are in school to learn. A Nursery child shares with their teacher, 'I love coming to school. It's important so you can learn things'. Pupils leave school as respectful and responsible young citizens who hold many memories and values in their heads and their hearts. Pupils speak highly of clubs, visits and opportunities they have. Pupils feel safe. They say school councillors are 'mini-governors' who you can share problems with and they will help you. Eco-warriors encourage pledges to make the world a better place. Pupils understand different types of bullying. They know that bullying is different to one- off disagreements. Pupils are adamant that you treat people the same way you wish to be treated. They say that bullying seldom happens but know that telling a trusted adult stops it.

What the school should improve

• Pupils remember recent learning but do not consistently draw upon what they know and remember in their learning over time. Leaders need to continue to embed the curriculum and consolidate the reflection strategies currently being developed so that pupils' progress is secured, and they can remember and apply their learning to help them understand new concepts that are taught.

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