Crookhill Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

This is a welcoming and caring school. New pupils, members of staff or visitors are made to feel at home. Most pupils are sensible and behave well. Pupils report that bullying does not happen, but if it did, they are confident adults would deal with it. Any falling out between pupils is sorted quickly. This is usually by the pupils themselves, who show maturity to do so. Pupils are friendly, courteous and enjoy talking to visitors. Most pupils are happy, enjoy learning and being with their friends. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. They expect them to be good learners. Pupils understand that concentrating, never giving up and working together leads to success. Pupils are keen to be elected to the school council or become a house captain. Pupils show concern for the environment. The school council is seeking to address plastic pollution and food waste. School events are returning. Pupils' excitement at the first Halloween disco since the COVID-19 pandemic began was clear. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe at school and at home. They learn about road safety and being safe near train tracks. Pupils enjoy keeping healthy, physically and mentally. They enjoy playground games and using the new healthy tuck shop. Pupils explain that sharing a worry with a trusted adult helps their mental well-being.

What the school should improve

• A few foundation subjects are not yet sufficiently well developed. Essential knowledge that pupils need to know and remember are not precisely identified. Leaders must ensure that in all curriculum subjects, they identify the essential pieces of knowledge that pupils need to learn across each year group. This will help pupils to know and remember more over time.

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