Diseworth Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils are proud members of their caring and inclusive school. Throughout their time at Diseworth Primary, pupils are taught in classes of mixed age and ability, where they are encouraged to work together as well as independently. As a result, they form close friendships and play harmoniously together in mixed ages during social times. Pupils are happy and kind to each other. This school has high expectations for and of its pupils. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils forge strong relationships with teachers. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) greatly value the care they receive. Most know when they need some quiet time out of class to manage negative emotions. In such circumstances, they are exceptionally well supported by the staff. Pupils are confident to talk to an adult if they have any worries and know that adults will act on any concerns they have. As a result, pupils feel safe. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One comment, typical of many was: 'The staff at Diseworth always put the children's well-being and learning first and go above and beyond. It is a lovely, welcoming and inclusive school with dedicated staff.'

What the school should improve

• Where the school has introduced new curriculums, there are some inconsistencies in how effectively staff adapt and teach these subjects. This means the gaps in knowledge that pupils have are not closing as quickly as the school would like, and some pupils' knowledge is not as deep as it could be. The school should ensure that staff have the ongoing training and guidance they need to understand how to adapt and teach the curriculum well, so that pupils' gaps in knowledge close and pupils develop a deep knowledge of the curriculum.
• Some aspects of the school's work to support pupils' personal development are not designed or implemented consistently well. This means that some pupils do not gain all of the knowledge that they need in readiness for life in modern Britain. The school should ensure that the programmes to support pupils' personal development are coherently designed and implemented, so that pupils are better prepared for their future lives.

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