Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 April 2023

Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an inclusive, welcoming place for all pupils to learn. When new pupils join the school, they settle quickly and soon feel part of the school's family. Positive and respectful relationships between adults and pupils are seen across the school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. The school's behaviour policy, written in consultation with parents and carers as well as the school council, sets out clearly how pupils should conduct themselves. It is well understood by staff and pupils, who say that behaviour has improved since its introduction. Pupils behave well. Classrooms are calm, settled places for pupils to work. At breaktimes, pupils enjoy exploring the vast amount of space available to them. They play well and safely with pupils of different ages. Pupils told inspectors that bullying does not happen. Leaders' records show that this is the case. Leaders and staff are vigilant to signs of potential bullying. They act swiftly to address changes in patterns of behaviour. Pupils know that they can speak to an adult if they have a worry or concern.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not precisely identified the small steps of progress that pupils with SEND need to make. Actions are too broad and do not inform teachers how they can support pupils in their next steps in learning. Leaders should ensure that the important steps that pupils with SEND need to take are known by teachers and pupils.
• Some subjects are not as established as others. In these less-established subjects, there are gaps in pupils' learning. Leaders should continue their work to refine the curriculum so that pupils benefit from learning the important knowledge that leaders have identified.

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