Garlinge Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Pupils behave and concentrate very well in this warm and inclusive school. They consider the views of others and share their own confidently. Pupils have a clear understanding of diversity in their own school and the wider community. They work hard to embody the school's values of perseverance, aspiration, respect and teamwork. Pupils feel safe and happy and show consideration and courtesy to all. Pupils are keen to learn. They participate purposefully in lessons and listen attentively to teachers. Pupils excitedly discuss the books that they have studied and the high-quality work that they produce. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), work hard to meet teachers' high expectations and achieve well. Pupils learn how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. They can identify the features of a healthy meal and relish getting involved in a range of sporting activities every day. Pupils enthusiastically represent the school in sports such as dodgeball, football and cross-country. Staff make adaptations to ensure that all pupils can participate in sport. For example, the school designed an accessible cross-country course for pupils with physical disabilities that enabled all pupils to compete alongside each other.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not strong enough. As a result, teachers' planned activities do not support pupils in remembering their learning as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that staff improve their subject knowledge in these subjects and plan activities that enable pupils to learn and remember more.

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