Errington Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 March 2023

Leaders have created a warm and welcoming environment for pupils. They provide pupils with a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Leaders use these to encourage pupils' curiosity. For example, pupils in Year 2 recently learned about the solar system while participating in 'space camp'. As part of their learning about other faiths, pupils participated in a question-and-answer session with a local Buddhist leader. Pupils are polite and respectful. Their behaviour is of a high standard. Pupils receive regular rewards in recognition of their positive conduct. They understand the importance of being kind to each other. Pupils and adults all subscribe to the school motto 'Be kind, be ready, be curious'. One pupil explained that they enjoy school because 'every child is kind, caring and generous'. At social times, pupils play well together. Bullying is rare. Pupils know the difference between bullying and being unkind. They have confidence in adults to resolve incidents effectively. During lessons, pupils focus on their learning. They enjoy lessons and trust their teachers to help them when they encounter difficulties. The curriculum extends beyond what is required. For example, pupils benefit from the school's forest school provision. Most pupils achieve well. This helps them to be prepared for moving on to secondary school.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the most important knowledge is not identified and broken down into clear, small steps. In these subjects, teachers are not consistently clear about what pupils need to understand from a lesson or series of lessons. Leaders should make sure that the long-term aims of the curriculum are broken down, so that the small steps that pupils need to secure to achieve these are clearly understood by teachers.

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