East-the-Water Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 May 2023

Pupils are happy here. They enjoy coming to this vibrant and welcoming community school. Leaders know pupils and their families well. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils feel safe and know that they can share any worries they may have with any adult in school. Pupils rise to the challenges of the school's curriculum and the high expectations leaders set for behaviour. Pupils strive to live up to the school's golden rules, such as listening to others and being kind. They enjoy learning and work conscientiously in lessons and in the classroom. At breaktime and lunchtime, they dance, sing and play a range of sports, such as table tennis and parkour. Pupils understand the importance of tolerance and respect for differences between people. They learn about different faiths and cultures through religious education and personal, social and health education. Leaders ensure that pupils have the chance to develop their leadership skills, for example by taking part in the school council or by acting as a 'mini police officer' to help the local community.

What the school should improve

• The changes leaders have made to the curriculum are not yet embedded securely. As a result, in some subjects, pupils do not develop a deep understanding. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is embedded securely and consistently across the school, so that pupils remember more over time.

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