Fell Dyke Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 December 2022

Staff at this school make everyone feel welcome. Pupils are polite and considerate of others. They understand that some pupils find school more challenging and respect this. Pupils are safe and happy in this school. The work that leaders have carried out to promote pupils' personal development is having a significant impact. Pupils feel safe to express their opinions. They understand how to manage themselves and how to be independent and resilient. Leaders have developed a positive culture in which both staff and pupils understand their expectations. As a result, staff are more knowledgeable about why pupils may exhibit certain behaviours. Consequently, pupils respond well to the support and nurture they receive. This results in calm, purposeful classrooms and a warm, secure feeling around school. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that if it did occur or if there is any inappropriate behaviour, adults would quickly sort it out. Pupils work hard and understand that the school values of 'excellence, determination and friendship' can help them prepare for the next stage of their education.

What the school should improve

• Some foundation subjects are not planned with sufficient organisation and structure. This means that pupils do not build a secure bank of knowledge that they can apply when introduced to new, more complex concepts. Leaders should review these subjects so that a progressive, sequenced curriculum is put in place.

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