Kentisbury Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 March 2023

The school provides a nurturing environment in which pupils feel happy and safe. Staff know the pupils very well. Those who need extra help and support receive this from encouraging adults. Kentisbury pupils learn alongside their friends from the sister school, Parracombe Church of England Primary School, as if it were all one school. Children in the Reception Year are eager to learn. There are well-established routines which pupils follow confidently. They show kindness and share well, helping each other with their learning. Pupils take these positive behaviours with them as they move through the school. Very few experience bullying. Staff are quick to sort out any disagreements. Pupils gain confidence in their time at the school. Some pupils in Year 6 act as associate governors. They talk to the governing board about their experiences of school life. These pupils also take on important duties, such as helping the school to appoint new staff. There are many opportunities for pupils to keep fit and healthy. For example, pupils start the day by getting physically active. Many join in with after-school clubs where they practise different sports. Pupils spend time learning about nature, through forest school activities and visits to local gardens.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not yet ensured that the curriculum enables pupils to deepen and extend their knowledge in some subjects. Consequently, some pupils are not learning as much as they could. Leaders should plan the curriculum to enable pupils to learn more complex ideas sooner.

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