Gulworthy Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

This small rural school has high aspirations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond positively to the school's expectations. As a result, they achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils feel safe in school. They trust adults will listen and provide support when needed. Relationships are respectful, and pupils consistently demonstrate kindness towards one another. They have a secure understanding of fundamental British values. Pupils show tolerance and respect for people whose lives or beliefs may differ from their own. They are knowledgeable about how to keep themselves safe both online and in the wider community. Pupils speak with pride about their school. They value the opportunities it provides such as growing rhubarb in the school garden and using it to make crumble. Pupils take part in a broad range of enrichment activities, including competitive sporting events with other schools. There are also a variety of after-school clubs such as eco-club, film club and netball. These experiences support and promote pupils' talents and interests. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted with trips to locations such as botanical gardens to enhance pupils' scientific understanding. Visits to Anglo-Saxon villages bring history to life and deepen pupils' knowledge of the past.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively to identify how well pupils have secured the skills and knowledge they need. As a result, some pupils develop key gaps in their knowledge while other pupils are given work that is not demanding enough. The trust should ensure that teachers have the knowledge to use assessment effectively to inform curriculum implementation so pupils complete work that reflects what they are able to do and that gaps in pupils' knowledge reduce.

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