Intake Farm Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Intake Farm Primary is a school where everyone feels welcome. There is high ambition for all pupils. Leaders share examples of future jobs that pupils can do. They also share the success stories of former pupils and where they are in the world. This inspires current pupils. Pupils enjoy coming to school and say that they feel safe. They speak warmly about their teachers. Pupils behave well in school. When pupils need support, they say that they can ask any teacher for help. Pupils say there is no bullying in school. They are aware that bullying is not acceptable. Pupils value the roles that are available in school. There is a pupil council. There are ambassadors for curriculum areas. They are knowledgeable about their subjects. These pupils are proud of the work they do in school. There are a wide range of clubs in school. Pupils can play football, dodgeball and boccia. There are further opportunities to learn about public speaking. Pupils can also take part in drama sessions. Parents and carers value the support that the staff give their children. One parent reflected the views of many, saying, 'My child is happy to attend this school and he goes with a smile every day.'

What the school should improve

• Too many pupils are persistently absent from school. These pupils miss key learning, and they risk falling behind their peers. Leaders must ensure that these pupils improve their attendance to ensure they do not miss key learning.
• A small number of subjects are not yet fully planned and sequenced. As a result, in these subjects, children do not remember curriculum content as well as they could. They are also not able to make links with previous learning. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum, across all subjects, is well planned and sequenced.

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