Engayne Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming community school. Positive relationships are at the centre of everything that the school does. Staff know pupils well. They encourage pupils to be kind and responsible. Pupils are happy and safe at this school because staff are vigilant and deal with any concerns pupils may have appropriately. Teachers inspire pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to have high aspirations. Staff help pupils to enjoy their learning and to achieve well. There are clear and high expectations for how pupils should behave. Pupils live up to these expectations. Behaviour in lessons is excellent. Pupils remain highly focused on their learning. There is rarely any interruption to learning. Enrichment beyond the academic curriculum is an important part of the school's vision. The school has high ambitions that pupils are 'ready for life'. Pupils take part in a variety of wider opportunities, which aim to develop their characters through a series of rich, diverse experiences. For example, at lunchtimes, pupils have opportunities to develop their imaginative play, physical confidence and resilience through the outdoor play and learning initiative. Pupils enjoy the range of educational trips, visitors, special events and clubs offered. These include fencing, sewing, Spanish and ballet.

What the school should improve

• Approaches to checking whether pupils have learned and remembered the curriculum in some foundation subjects are still being developed. Therefore, teachers and leaders do not always have a clear understanding of how well pupils are learning in these subjects, and where any misconceptions or difficulties are arising. Leaders should continue to ensure that assessment approaches are refined so that teachers can check what pupils know and remember and address any gaps in their learning.

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