Kenn Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 April 2023

This school is a happy place. Pupils enjoy being part of a warm, caring, inclusive community where everyone matters. Pupils strive to live up to the high expectations of staff. This encourages them to be respectful, confident and kind. Pupils take part in community activities, for example completing a beach clean-up. Many also take on leadership positions, such as being school council members and club leaders. Through these opportunities, pupils grow in confidence and learn the value of helping others. Leaders know pupils and their families well. They ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. Adults have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Lessons and playtimes are calm and orderly. Behaviour that is unkind is rare. Pupils know what bullying is and report it immediately. If it does happen, pupils are clear that staff are quick to act and stop it. Parents and carers who shared their views are positive about the school. They value the individual care and attention their children receive.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, the key knowledge pupils need to learn is not detailed enough or supported by appropriate examples to help pupils remember it. As a result, pupils do not learn knowledge securely and can find future learning more difficult. Leaders should ensure that all subject areas have a curriculum where the knowledge pupils need to learn is clearly identified and well sequenced.

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