Eccleston Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Pupils feel happy and safe in this thriving school. They are proud of their school and their friendships. Positive relationships between pupils and staff are based on respect for each other. They enjoy learning together. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are highly engaged in their lessons. They are motivated to do their best because their teachers have high expectations of what they can achieve. Pupils are confident that staff will help them to do well and sort out any problems that may arise. Pupils who are playground buddies, 'Pals', or anti-bullying ambassadors are also there to help. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying effectively. There is rarely a dull moment at Eccleston. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum that encourages them to be curious and excited about the world around them. They have great fun at playtimes running the daily mile. They spoke eagerly about the time they spend on outdoor activities in the forest. They learn to play a range of musical instruments and enjoy playing in their rock bands. A wide range of clubs provide opportunities for pupils to participate in sporting and artistic activities. Leaders work to nurture strong relationships with parents and carers. They regularly invite parents to school to take part in events or work alongside their children. Parents spoke highly of the school saying that leaders have created a school that 'brings the whole community together'.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes pupils complete activities that do not match the intended curriculum. This means that opportunities are missed to reinforce the most important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember. Leaders should ensure that teachers plan activities that reflect the key knowledge that they want pupils to learn.

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