Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 January 2023

Great Rollright is a caring school where everyone is appreciated. Pupils like the way they are taught and that everyone is equal. Pupil voice is important. Pupils play an active role in making decisions about the school. The eco-committee and school council meet regularly to plan events and activities. Pupils are encouraged to make choices about their learning. For example, in early years, the children vote daily for their class story book. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils love learning and their attitudes to learning are positive. They enjoy lessons that make them think and appreciate when teachers challenge them. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils to attend clubs and to go on trips that help them to learn more. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and respectful and they understand the importance of good behaviour. They are courteous towards each other and have good manners. In early years, children cooperate very well during paired reading sessions. They know how to take turns. Pupils are happy, feel safe and enjoy coming to school. They say that bullying does not happen often. When it does, adults deal with it swiftly.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders have not defined clearly enough the key subject knowledge they want younger pupils to learn. As a result, pupils cannot talk about what they are learning. Leaders must make sure that the knowledge they want pupils to learn for each subject is refined and defined clearly.

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