Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Pupils are proud to attend Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery. They appreciate the attractive school building and grounds. They love the eco garden where they grow fruit and vegetables. They are thrilled when they spot foxes and badgers visiting the school grounds on the wildlife camera. Pupils care for each other. They work well together in lessons. They are confident to give their ideas and opinions. They know that everyone will listen with respect to what they have to say. They chat and play together happily at social times. Pupils do not worry about bullying. They are certain that the adults in school will listen to them if they have a concern and will help them to sort the problem out. The school is a harmonious and happy place. Leaders' expectations of pupils are high. They are committed to ensuring that every pupil fulfils their potential, academically and personally. Pupils rise to these high expectations. They live out the school's motto, 'be the best you can be'. The large majority of parents recognise the many strengths of the school. One parent described the school as: 'the hub of the community'.

What the school should improve

• Assessment in the foundation subjects is not fully developed. The checks that teachers currently make are not used as effectively as they are in English and mathematics to address gaps that pupils may have in the key knowledge they need to know and remember. Leaders should ensure that these checks are made to the same high standard as they are in core subjects.
• Aspects of the school's work are not monitored with enough precision. Leaders do not always have the knowledge they need to identify where staff may need additional support to deliver the intended curriculum or fulfil their roles as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all areas of the school's work are scrutinised sufficiently.

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