Frant Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 July 2026

Everyone knows and cares for each other in this vibrant and welcoming school. Pupils learn well and flourish here. They arrive promptly each day, smiling and ready to learn. Pupils greet staff and friends with a cheerful wave. They love the time they spend in school. Consequently, pupils’ attendance is high. Pupils are taught and encouraged to live out the school’s values of respect, compassion and perseverance. This shapes how they treat one another and how they contribute positively to the harmonious school community. Consequently, pupils feel safe and have a secure sense of belonging. Pupils achieve well and show highly positive attitudes to learning. Lessons begin with pace and purpose, ensuring no learning time is lost. Pupils engage enthusiastically with the curriculum and take pride in their work. Those who face barriers to learning benefit from the school’s unwavering commitment to inclusion. Staff identify needs quickly, adapt teaching well and provide support that makes a notable difference. Behaviour across the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils understand the school’s expectations and follow routines extremely well. They are very well mannered and polite. Older pupils are role models to younger children and support them in positive interactions at social times. Should any bullying or unkindness occur, pupils are confident that staff will deal with it fairly and quickly. Pupils’ personal development is valued as highly as their academic learning. This helps to broaden their horizons and gives them valuable life experiences and memories. A wealth of clubs and visits enhances pupils’ interests and harnesses their talents. They appreciate being able to make a difference to school life through leadership roles, such as worship monitors, school councillors and play leaders. At the end of key stage 2, pupils leave school well prepared for their next stage of learning.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to embed the school’s new approach to the teaching of writing to strengthen the consistency of teaching in this subject across the school.
• Leaders should ensure that highly effective teaching is embedded across the school, so that pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills and achieve highly.

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