Ecclesbourne Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Leaders have the highest ambition for all pupils. Pupils develop detailed knowledge in many areas of the curriculum. They are conscientious and respectful of one another. They take part in discussion sensitively in circle time. Pupils are taught to appreciate the diversity of faiths, cultures and family structures in British society. They speak with great pride about the differences that exist within their school. Pupils rise to leaders' high expectations of their behaviour. They are highly motivated, resilient and hard working. They listen to their teachers carefully. They volunteer willingly to support one another in the classroom and in the playground. Leaders provide excellent opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. From the early years, children delight in weekly music in the 'jam bus', including learning to play an instrument and working towards nationally recognised qualifications in music. Pupils grow in confidence through taking part in performances. They write poetry under the guidance of published poets and are proud to perform in special events. The popular choir has performed at a range of venues, including Buckingham Palace. Leaders provide many opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and take up responsibility, including representing their school in athletics, football, netball and cricket. Pupils contribute fully to the life of the school. For example, the school council has designed improvements to the playground, pupils in the 'eco school' lead gardening projects, and house captains represent the school at local events.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have recently reviewed the curriculum in key stages 1 and 2 to define the knowledge that pupils should learn in more precise detail. This work is new and too recent to show the impact for pupils. As a result, pupils' knowledge in those few areas of the curriculum is not as detailed as it is in other areas, such as mathematics, reading, music and science. Leaders should ensure that the new curriculums are delivered so that pupils' knowledge builds as precisely in these subjects as in others.

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