Cradle Hill Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Pupils feel safe and happy at school. They enjoy learning how to look after their physical and emotional well-being. For example, by learning how to talk about their emotions and how to use self-regulation techniques. Leaders provide many opportunities to develop pupils' character. Pupils can be involved in initiatives such as beach safety, forest school, careers workshops and sustainability lessons. Pupils gain knowledge of and develop a deep-rooted appreciation for the environment. It is common for pupils to volunteer for projects promoting eco-friendly practices. These include recycling and reducing local area pollution. Leaders ensure that all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, benefit from the school's wider opportunities. Leaders have high expectations of every pupil. They help pupils meet these expectations by providing timely support when needed. Pupils behave well around the school. They show high levels of respect for one another and staff. Pupils value the 'compliment boxes'. This encourages positive interactions between pupils and fosters a sense of belonging. Bullying is rare. It is not tolerated. Anti- bullying ambassadors support pupils and model expected behaviours. Leaders promote an inclusive environment where pupils feel supported well.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, recent changes to the curriculum content that pupils need to learn are not yet fully implemented. This means that some pupils have gaps in their understanding and do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that teachers implement the intended curriculum effectively and support all pupils to achieve well across the whole curriculum.

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