Cutcombe Church of England First School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils come to school happy and eager to learn. They talk confidently to members of staff if they are worried about anything. Staff know pupils well, including the youngest children who attend the pre-school. Parents speak highly of the care and support that their children receive. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils live up to these. They enjoy the subjects they study and the opportunities that the school provides. For example, a trip to the Roman baths in Bath helped pupils to extend their knowledge of ancient history. It also developed their confidence of being in a city. The school has carefully planned a range of similar experiences in the local area and further afield. These develop pupils' character, resilience and wider knowledge. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. Older pupils are motivated to complete their work. Younger children are keen to get involved in activities and share their learning. There are strong routines for how older pupils listen to each other and share their ideas. However, some routines are less well embedded with younger children. As a result, some children do not have opportunities to practise and develop their social skills, such as turn-taking.

What the school should improve

• Staff do not always have the subject knowledge they need to implement the curriculum effectively. As a result, pupils do not deepen their knowledge and skills in all subjects. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise they need to teach the curriculum and assess pupils' learning precisely.

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