Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils arrive at school each morning with a smile on their face and a skip in their step, eager to begin their day. They love being at school, where they feel happy, safe and supported. Relationships with both peers and staff are strong and are built on mutual respect. Pupils engage in their learning with enthusiasm and perseverance. Staff set extremely high expectations for behaviour and effort, and pupils demonstrate determination to meet these standards. Pupils achieve well and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps. In lessons, pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. Their conduct is calm and orderly, both in the classroom and during playtime. They work effectively with one another, regularly collaborating with their peers in group and paired activities. The school's commitment to pupils' personal development and well-being is remarkable. Leaders ensure that pupils benefit from a wide range of enriching experiences. These include visits to the seaside and London attractions, as well as residential trips. The school makes excellent use of its extensive outside area. Pupils take great pride in their leadership roles, and they talk about the impact of their contributions, such as planting trees and reading with younger children. They look forward to earning time with Mabel the school dog.

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