Jerome Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 February 2023

Leaders have created a strong sense of teamwork at Jerome Primary school. Staff, pupils and parents are proud to be part of the 'Jerome team'. Pupils work hard and are positive about the work they complete in different subjects. However, in some subjects, pupils find it hard to remember what they have learned. This means that they find it hard to link what they have previously learned to new knowledge. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour. Adults model positive relationships well and pupils reflect this in their own behaviour. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. They know that there are many adults they can turn to for help and that adults always help them. If bullying does occur, staff deal with incidents quickly and appropriately. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities offered to them. They appreciate the chance to represent their school in roles, such as head boy and girl or lunchtime monitors. Pupils wear their responsibility badges with pride. They enjoy attending after school clubs, such as football and choir.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not defined the key knowledge and skills pupils should learn precisely enough. This means that pupils are unclear about the key knowledge that is being taught. Leaders should ensure that key knowledge and skills are clearly defined to enable teachers to plan lessons that focus clearly on the key knowledge pupils need to know and remember.
• In some subjects, teachers do not check what pupils have previously learned precisely enough. This means that they do not identify and address gaps in pupils' learning well enough. Leaders should ensure that they continue to support teachers to assess what pupils know and remember precisely and then address any gaps in their learning.

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