Isham Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this school. They say they feel safe. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about school life. They are highly motivated to learn. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are excellent. From the early years to Year 6, pupils' behaviour in class, around the school and at breaktimes is exceptional. Pupils' relationships with each other and adults are strong and caring. They treat one another with the highest levels of respect and courtesy. Staff have high expectations. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils concentrate on their learning and achieve well. Pupils value the rewards they earn for doing their best. They have an active voice in the school council. Pupils perform charity work in the local community and take care of the environment. They develop their talents and interests in music and sport. Pupils benefit from a range of visits that includes theatre trips and residentials. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the school as playground leaders and members of the eco council. Parents and carers overwhelmingly value the work that the school does, a typical comment being, 'Isham is a lovely school providing a safe and supportive environment for my child.'

What the school should improve

• The delivery of the curriculum to develop pupils' knowledge and understanding of different faiths and beliefs is not working as well as it should. Hence, pupils struggle to appreciate the differences between cultural and religious communities. The school should review this aspect of the curriculum so that pupils have a consistently secure knowledge and understanding of different faiths.

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