Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2024

Pupils thrive in school. They demonstrate the school's core value of kindness in lessons and during social times. Pupils learn to respect each other's differences. This is particularly beneficial for the many pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who arrive after traumatic experiences in education. These pupils heal, develop self-worth and learn the curriculum well. Pupils learn how to maintain positive mental and physical health exceptionally well. They discuss their emotions articulately. Using the different strategies learned at school, pupils manage negative feelings very well. Pupils also show remarkable sensitivity towards the needs of others. As a result, pupils feel safe to try new things without fear of embarrassment. Pupils enjoy learning. They enthusiastically talk about their studies. In lessons, they work hard and aim for the school's high expectations of achievement. They remember much of what they study. From their start in early years, pupils become confident in speaking, reading and writing. Pupils' learning is enhanced by the well- thought-out programme of enrichment activities. Similarly, nearly all pupils take part in one of the many school clubs. Pupils feel safe at school and know what to do if concerns arise.

What the school should improve

• The school's curriculum has areas where leaders and staff have not organised well enough the sequence of knowledge and skills to be taught. There are also areas that need greater clarification about the exact knowledge pupils, and children in the early years, should learn. As a result, pupils occasionally forget key knowledge. The school needs to continue its work refining curriculum plans so that pupils remember in the long term what has been taught.

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