Kirkham and Wesham Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2023

Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is a warm, caring and nurturing environment for pupils. Pupils feel part of a family. Leaders expect the best from the pupils from the time they start school in Reception Year to the end of Year 6. Pupils are successful in school. They are ready for what comes next in their learning. They achieve well. Children in the Reception class pay attention to their teacher. This respectful attitude carries on as pupils move through the school. Pupils behave well and they are happy at school. Pupils said that teachers are kind and fair. Pupils do their best to live up to the school's equality statement: 'all different; all equal'. They treat each other with respect. Leaders deal with any bullying swiftly. Pupils know whom to talk to if they have any worries. They are confident that teachers and other adults in the school will take their concerns seriously. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils and parents and carers love the weekly drinking-chocolate breakfast. Pupils are delighted when the school's mascot, the Kirkham carrot, arrives at their door. This is to reward them for following the school's rules and for upholding the school's values. Pupils and parents appreciate the wide range of clubs on offer, including those for dance, dodgeball, craft and music.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not defined exactly what they want pupils to learn. This prevents some pupils form developing a deep and rich body of subject knowledge. Leaders should finalise these curriculums to ensure that pupils have enough opportunities to learn the essential knowledge that they need.

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