Decoy Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 January 2023

Decoy Primary is an inclusive school with a family ethos. Leaders have high expectations for all. Pupils rise to these by working hard and acting on the guidance adults provide. As a result, pupils achieve well in most areas of the curriculum. Pupils know the 'golden rule' well and they treat others how they wish to be treated. They enjoy one another's company and are courteous to all. On the rare occasion that bullying happens, adults sensitively and swiftly put things right. Pupils enjoy participating in a variety of clubs available to them, including football, coding and choir. They enjoy attending a range of trips that bring their learning to life. Pupils are active members of their school and local community. They are keen to help and they are proud of the range of responsibilities they have, such as playtime leaders. Pupils raise funds for local and national charities through whole-school events. Many pupils, individually, raise funds for charitable causes important to them. The majority of parents value the work of the school. One summed up the views of many, saying this is a place where children are 'accepted and celebrated'.

What the school should improve

• Across the wider curriculum, teachers' checks on pupils' understanding are not always precise enough. This hinders pupils' learning where they do not identify or address gaps or misconceptions. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently check and help all pupils secure their knowledge of the important ideas in all subjects.
• Some leaders are either new to their role or to the school. This means that they do not yet know how well their subject plans are working. Leaders should ensure that they have a secure understanding of how well pupils are learning and achieving in all subjects.

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