Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 January 2023

Pupils are proud of their school. They are respectful and kind and look after one another well. Leaders and teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know this, and most behave very sensibly. The few pupils who find it difficult to manage their own behaviour receive the right support from staff. This means lessons are rarely disrupted. Leaders deal with bullying and name-calling effectively. This helps pupils feel safe and happy. Pupils are welcoming and tolerant. A typical comment from pupils was: 'If you are different, you can still do everything others do in our school.' Pupils participate in a range of interesting trips and visits, for example to museums and centres for outdoor learning. This helps them to build character and develop confidence. Pupils know that teachers expect them to work hard. They take great pride in their written work, and it is neat and tidy. Leaders make sure that pupils who find learning difficult, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive effective support. Pupils achieve well.

What the school should improve

• Some subject leaders are new to their role and have not received training to develop their skills in leadership. This means that they are not fully effective in monitoring teaching and bringing about further improvements to the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders receive the right support and training to enable them to be successful in their roles.

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