Gorsemoor Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

Being a pupil at this school feels safe, welcoming and full of opportunity. From the moment pupils arrive each morning, they know the staff care about them. There is a healthy culture of looking after one another. If anyone ever feels worried, there is always someone ready to listen and help. Indeed, leaders have created a highly inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. Teachers understand pupils as individuals and adapt lessons so all can take part and achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils, participate fully in all aspects of school life. This gives everyone a deep sense of belonging and builds self-esteem. Leaders and staff have high expectations for behaviour, and pupils rise to them. Classrooms are calm and purposeful places. Pupils listen attentively, contribute thoughtfully and show enthusiasm for learning. Around the school, pupils behave with respect and kindness. Bullying is rare. This is because staff teach pupils how to manage their feelings and to sort out problems in sensible ways. Pupils understand their responsibility to contribute to this positive school environment. In lessons, pupils enjoy a broad and well-sequenced curriculum that helps them build knowledge step by step. Teachers explain new learning clearly and check that pupils understand. This ensures that pupils build their knowledge and are well prepared for secondary school. Leaders are ambitious. They have sharpened aspects of the school's work to strengthen how well all pupils secure early writing and number skills. Beyond lessons, pupils benefit from clubs, trips and leadership roles that widen their experiences and develop their confidence, character and independence. All of this helps them to grow into thoughtful, resilient young people who want to attend school.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should sharpen their checks on teaching, so that staff get more precise feedback and pupils consistently secure early foundational knowledge, particularly in relation to writing and number in the early years and key stage 1.
• Leaders should refine how they evaluate staff training and its impact on pupils’ learning and achievement.

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