Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Pupils attend this welcoming and caring school happily. They embrace the school values of perseverance, kindness and responsibility. All staff provide a warm and safe environment for pupils. This sets the tone for the school day and reflects leaders' strong emphasis on nurture. Marvellous manners and friendly smiles are second nature to pupils. They speak confidently to visitors and show an authentic concern for the welfare of others. Classrooms are calm and purposeful and interruptions from poor behaviour are rare. A small number of parents are not confident that all concerns raised about bullying are fully resolved. However, the inspector found that when bullying is reported, it is always investigated and appropriate action is taken by staff. Pupils enjoy taking on extra responsibilities. For instance, they relish the opportunity to make a difference as school ambassadors. Pupils understand the importance of contributing to wider society through their role as 'courageous advocates'. They have supported various charities by raising funds through activities such as bake sales. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from the wide and varied range of clubs and activities on offer. As pupils stated, 'School gives us the opportunity to do things we wouldn't normally do.'

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders are in the process of refining the specific knowledge that pupils need to know. Where this is the case, pupils are not yet remembering their learning well enough. Leaders need to ensure staff understand the changes being made so they deliver the curriculum in each subject effectively.

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