Gaddesby Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Pupils are rightly proud of their school. They develop very positive attitudes to their learning. They are inquisitive and want to know more. They value the range of opportunities the school offers, including many sporting and musical experiences. Pupils cherish memorable activities, such as trips and visits. They recall with affection the staff who care for them. Staff nurture pupils to become confident, resilient and independent individuals. Pupils feel safe. They each know five trusted adults they have chosen for themselves to whom they can turn if they have any worries. Pupils conduct themselves excellently. They are well mannered and respectful. Older pupils look out for, and look after, younger pupils. They relish these, and other, leadership opportunities. Pupils' attitudes and conduct are outstanding. The school's remarkably high behavioural expectations are met consistently. The school lives out its values of 'positivity, respect, aspirations, curiosity, teamwork, resourceful, creativity and resilience'. Pupils proudly embrace these values. Parents and carers are delighted by the school's care and provision. One parent, echoing the views of many, stated: 'A wonderful school with lovely support and network for parents. I am beyond happy with our chosen school for our daughter. She comes home smiling and excited to tell me about her day.'

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, staff focus more on classroom activities, rather than on the intended learning. As a result, pupils do not always learn as well as they could. The school needs to ensure that staff consistently make appropriate pedagogical choices that enable pupils to know, understand and do more over time.
• The school has not fully embedded its approach to summative assessment in all subjects. As a result, staff do not know with confidence what pupils know and remember over time in some subjects. The school should ensure that effective summative assessment is in place for foundation subjects, so that staff know what pupils have learned and what they need to learn next.
• Pupils gain from a well-structured approach to PSHE. However, some aspects are not as effectively learned as others. As a result, pupils do not gain as deep an appreciation of equality and diversity, and some aspects of fundamental British values, as they should. The school must ensure that pupils are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.

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