Cranborne Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Pupils enjoy school. They are interested in, and excited by, what they learn. Pupils are proud of their school. They are confident learners. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations of their learning and behaviour. As a result, pupils work hard, listen to their teachers and achieve well. Pupils feel safe. They know adults are there to help them. Bullying is rare, but pupils know it can and does happen. When it does occur, adults in school help them and ensure that it does not happen again. Pupils trust adults. They know they support their well- being as well as their learning. Relationships in school are very positive and caring. Pupils learn about a wide range of people, families and religions. They are aware that people are different and are respectful and accepting of this. Pupils are keen to be part of improving the school. They take on responsibilities such as developing the pond area and ensuring school is tidy. This helps pupils to be responsible citizens with a focus on the environment and others' needs as well as their own.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not provided enough clarity for teachers about the key knowledge pupils need to learn in some subjects. On occasions, this results in teachers teaching too much content or not enough important knowledge such as vocabulary. This does not help pupils build on what they already know. It does not help teachers assess accurately what pupils know and can do. Leaders must ensure that they provide more precise information about what teachers teach and assess in all areas of the curriculum.

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