Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 January 2025

Pupils are proud of their school. They feel well cared for. They listen to each other's ideas with respect and consideration. Pupils learn that their opinions and views matter. Their conduct and attitudes to learning are exemplary. The youngest children settle quickly into school. They enjoy spending time with their older peers during social times. Strong friendships form. Most parents and carers value the way in which their children are nurtured as individuals and the broad range of extra- curricular activities that the school offers. Pupils consider how their small acts can have a positive impact on wider issues in society, such as homelessness. They develop a strong moral compass and understand how they can make a difference to others. Pupils host tea parties for the local community, sharing memories of past times. The oldest pupils enjoy planning their own residential trips. They map routes to places they visit, learn how to use public transport and organise events. The school's vision of 'learning, achieving and growing together' is lived out through the curriculum. This curriculum is broad and rich and sets high expectations for what pupils can achieve. However, in a few subjects, pupils struggle to recall fully the key knowledge the school intends.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, pupils are not able to recall the key knowledge as well as the school intends. In these curriculum areas, pupils do not develop the depth of understanding of the subject content they are capable of. The school must ensure that, in each subject, pupils can remember and articulate the knowledge identified so they are best prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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