Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 April 2022

Pupils are happy at this welcoming school. The school's Christian ethos helps pupils to understand how to be kind and respectful. Pupils readily accept one another, regardless of their background. In classrooms or on playgrounds, pupils willingly share their ideas and games. One parent, typifying the views others, stated, 'This school is a lovely, nurturing, inspiring place.' Pupils are keen to learn and meet the challenge of teachers' high expectations. They quote 'The Waldingfield Way', which encourages pupils to work hard and always try. Pupils are proud to learn and be the best they can be. Behaviour is good. Pupils are polite and conduct themselves well around the school. Pupils are confident and build good relationships with one another. They know that adults look after them and look out for them. Pupils said that they can talk to any adult if they need help. Bullying is rare at this school, but if it occurs adults deal with it swiftly. Pupils feel that they have a voice and can give their views and opinions to help improve the school. Pupils have recently chosen to name classes after different continents. They think this will help their geographical knowledge.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the learning programmes created by leaders are not yet fully established. Pupils are not building a deep understanding of the subject-specific Primary School 3 knowledge they need to become more expert in their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers understand how to deliver both the substantive and disciplinary knowledge content of their plans to secure pupils' understanding across all subjects.

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