Ipplepen Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Pupils, staff and families are proud of their school. They value the role the school plays in the community. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging to their school and community. They enjoy competing in the village fair and other community events. The school's values of 'thinking, caring, learning and sharing' are reflected in how pupils engage in school life. Pupils are proud that they are a Rights Respecting School. Pupils agree that their peers act as role models. They understand that people can believe in different things. Pupils treat each other with respect. Pupils have positive relationships with adults. They know that if they have a concern, they can ask an adult for help. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. They are keen to share new knowledge they have learned. Older pupils are mental health champions and support younger pupils if they feel sad. House captains celebrate the success of their teams during celebration assemblies. Leaders consider pupils' views, for example pupils vote for the type of after-school club they want. Parents and carers are supportive of leaders and staff.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not use assessment effectively in some foundation subjects to determine what pupils know. As a result, learning is not always based on pupils' prior knowledge. Some pupils have gaps in their understanding. Leaders need to further develop assessment in foundation subjects so that teachers have accurate information about what pupils know and can do.

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