Itchen Abbas Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Itchen Abbas is an inclusive school that cares deeply about its pupils. The school's ambition of 'growing hearts and minds' is reflected in the high-quality support that pupils receive from all staff. Pupils enjoy attending this warm, friendly and caring school. The staff know all of the pupils well. Pupils are secure in the knowledge that any concerns or worries are listened and responded to. This helps them to feel safe. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Nurturing staff make learning engaging and memorable. Pupils work hard and this enables them to usually achieve well across the curriculum. Older pupils proudly act as role models, supporting others by leading games, serving lunch, and walking younger children to church. Pupils are familiar with the school rules of 'Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe'. The school rules are well known by all pupils, and they understand why they are important. From the moment pupils start school in Reception, staff establish clear rules and routines and model their high expectations constantly. Pupils benefit from opportunities to enjoy a variety of clubs, such as Lego, tennis and dance.

What the school should improve

• On occasion, the tasks that pupils complete do not sharply support them to learn the curriculum. As a result, pupils' learning in a few subjects is variable. The school should ensure that staff design tasks that precisely focus on the important knowledge and skills they intend pupils to learn and remember over time.

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