Crosscrake CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 March 2023

Pupils at this small school arrive each day happy and eager to learn. Pupils talk enthusiastically about all the things that they can do. They enjoy the many opportunities that leaders provide. For example, they like learning about other faiths, visits to places of scientific interest and exhibiting their creative talents at the local county show. Parents and carers highly recommend the school, which is at the heart of this rural community. The youngest children thrive in the caring environment that leaders have created. Older pupils act as positive role models, especially during playtimes. Pupils know the importance of treating others with understanding and respect. Pupils behave well. Although they sometimes fall out with their friends, bullying is rare. Pupils said that it is dealt with quickly by leaders should it occur. Pupils feel safe in school. This is because they know that staff care about them. Pupils are confident that there is someone who will listen to any worries or concerns that they may have. Pupils try their best to live up to the headteacher's high ambition for them to be successful both academically and personally. Pupils work hard in lessons. This helps most pupils to achieve well in most subjects. Pupils are proud of their environmental projects, such as the trees that they have recently planted with the help of The Woodland Trust.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the key vocabulary that leaders want pupils to know is not clearly identified and not always taught. This hinders some pupils from accessing new learning in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that pupils have the key vocabulary that they need so that they can achieve equally well in all subjects.

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