Evington Valley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this school. They say teachers are kind and always available to help them. Staff and pupils really do demonstrate the ethos of the school, 'caring and learning together'. Pupils feel safe and happy in the environment that teachers and leaders have created at this school. Teachers have the highest expectations of pupils. This is both for behaviour and what pupils can achieve academically. Pupils know that poor behaviour is not tolerated. This includes bullying. Pupils benefit from well-established and understood rules. Pupils develop an understanding for 'what a good reader does' and 'what a good writer does'. They show these traits as they learn the curriculum. Pupils also develop strength of character and positive attitudes by exercising what the school calls 'learning muscles'. Teachers encourage pupils to ask questions, reflect, never give up and to 'go for it!' There are many opportunities for pupils to support the wider work of the school. Eco warriors ensure that the school community tries to minimise waste. Sports leaders make lunchtimes fun and active for younger pupils. The school council is actively involved in suggesting and making improvements that will benefit all pupils.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not ensured that the knowledge that leads to pupils developing subject- specific skills is precisely identified in a few subjects. As a result, some teachers do not teach this knowledge well enough and pupils do not develop these skills as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that teachers know and teach the essential knowledge that leads pupils to develop subject-specific skills.

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