Danbury Park Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Pupils are very happy in this caring community. They know their teachers expect them to do their best. Pupils learn much, play fairly and attend regularly. They are safe because their teachers vigilantly look out for their well-being. Pupils know they can always turn to an adult for help. Children, right from Reception behave exceptionally well. They come to school ready to learn. Pupils participate enthusiastically in lessons. They are inquisitive about the world around them. They ask interesting questions, which helps them to develop their knowledge. They treat each other, adults and visitors to the school with respect. Pupils eagerly take part in a range of extra-curricular activities. They build confidence and hone their performance skills, for example in 'Danbury's got talent'. They visit observatories, the theatre, castles and museums. These experiences help enhance pupils' historical, scientific and cultural knowledge. Pupils contribute significantly to their school and the local community. They gain leadership skills through representing their friends on the school council. Older pupils help children in Reception read and become valuable role models. Pupils run the healthy snack shop. This further reinforces their financial and business awareness. They raise money for charities. The 'young voices' entertain older and younger local residents. They also perform nationally.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, teachers do not precisely select learning activities which reflect curriculum aims. As a result of this, some pupils do not learn as well as they might. Leaders must ensure that teachers implement learning activities which enable pupils to access the curriculum fully.

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