Croxteth Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils benefit from a school environment that is an oasis of calm. It is a place where pupils feel cared for. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe. Pupils like school. They told inspectors that their school is special and that they feel lucky to be part of the community. They flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Leaders expect the highest standards of behaviour. Pupils respond positively. Their behaviour is exemplary. This means that pupils are ready to learn. Incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly. There is a strong sense of mutual respect across the school. Leaders and teachers have high expectations for pupils' academic success. Pupils are eager to learn. They work hard and gain a secure body of knowledge across a range of subjects. Pupils benefit from the exceptionally well-thought-out wider opportunities on offer. They can choose from a broad range of clubs, including cookery and drama. Pupils are nurtured especially well to make a significant contribution to the life of the school and the wider community. They take on a range of leadership opportunities, such as becoming reading ambassadors or prefects.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not make key learning clear or revisit it often enough to make sure that pupils have remembered it. This means that pupils sometimes start to learn new concepts when their previous understanding is not secure. Leaders should ensure that teachers are well equipped with strategies to help pupils to revisit and embed their previous learning.

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