Delapre Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

This is a school where pupils love to come and learn. Pupils are fully engaged in their learning. Adults know the pupils well. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils feel safe because they know there is an adult they can go to if they have a worry. The school's values are important to everyone. Leaders want all pupils to be 'Delapre children' and to follow the ethos of being hardworking, resilient, thoughtful, knowledgeable and good communicators. Pupils talk with confidence and enthusiasm about their learning. Parents and carers value the community spirit of the school. Typical comments include, 'A lovely, close community school where children thrive, and teachers do their best.' Leaders have high expectations of behaviour. In class, pupils behave well, listen and concentrate. They enjoy playtimes with their friends. Pupils know that if there are incidents of bullying, adults will deal with them. Pupils enjoy the many wider opportunities and experiences that leaders provide. Older pupils can be play buddies, where they engage younger pupils in play activities. Pupils attend a range of extra-curricular clubs, such as gardening and the brass band. They enjoy going on educational outings to enrich what they have been taught in class.

What the school should improve

• In most subjects, leaders have ensured that the curriculum is well structured and coherently planned so that pupils build sufficient knowledge and skills across a broad range of subjects. However, in a small number of the subjects, the precise knowledge that leaders want pupils to learn, and by when, is not as clear as it could be. Leaders should ensure that there is clarity and precision around the knowledge that they want pupils to learn, and by when, from the early years through to Year 6.
• Some subject leaders have not yet had the time or guidance they need to be able to effectively monitor their subject. They are, therefore, unsure as to how well the curriculum is being implemented and the impact it is having. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders gain the necessary knowledge and understanding to effectively measure the implementation and impact of the curriculum, therefore ensuring that all pupils achieve well.

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