Ingleby Greenhow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2022

Pupils happily come to school each day. They know they are looked after by caring staff who know them and their families well. The school values of 'compassion, friendship and respect' are threaded through every aspect of the school. Pupils know and model these values. This is shown in the support and care they show to others. Pupils flourish and benefit from their time at this ambitious school. They receive a good quality of education that begins from the moment they start in early years. Most pupils behave well in lessons. Episodes of bullying are extremely rare. Pupils are confident to report any concerns to staff. They know that adults will help them. Leaders have ensured that pupils have access to a wide range of opportunities to better understand the world around them. Pupils' knowledge of individual subjects is deepened by the trips and extra-curricular activities which are thoughtfully linked to the curriculum. Many pupils develop leadership skills through the positions of responsibility that they hold. Pupils elected to the school council are looking forward to finalising their plans for the Christmas fair. Other pupils are 'well-being ambassadors' and caringly support pupils who may be anxious and need someone to talk to.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, including SMSC, pupils struggle to recall the important knowledge that leaders have identified. This is because they have not had sufficient opportunities to return to this information over time. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to revisiting key information so that pupils are able to retrieve this knowledge from their long-term memory.

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