Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

This is a kind and inclusive school. Pupils are happy. They confidently introduce themselves to visitors. Pupils feel safe. Staff know pupils well and build secure relationships. This gives pupils the confidence to report any bullying that may occur. Pupils state that bullying sometimes does happen, but adults deal with this quickly. In lessons, and around school, most pupils behave well. They are polite and kind to others. However, some pupils do not display positive attitudes to their learning. Staff do not consistently challenge this. In some lessons, including in the early years, pupils do not learn the curriculum as well as leaders intend. The school does not have high enough expectations of what pupils can do. This means that some pupils are not ready for their next stage of learning. Pupils at this small, rural primary school enjoy a range of trips to different places such as the seaside. Leaders work tenaciously to increase the opportunities pupils have to learn beyond the classroom. Pupils enjoy learning to play musical instruments and attending clubs such as those for art and a variety of sports. Some pupils describe the impact they have made in their roles as school councillors and heads of house. They are proud of their achievements. In particular, they are proud of their work to increase the playground equipment and the development of a quiet area.

What the school should improve

• There are inconsistencies in the implementation of the school's curriculum. In some lessons, including reading, teaching is not consistently clear and effective. In the early years, children are not explicitly taught the necessary skills and vocabulary to enable them to be successful. As a result, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should monitor the implementation of the curriculum, supporting staff were necessary, to ensure all pupils receive a high- quality education.
• Leaders are developing their assessment systems in the wider subjects. However, teachers have not had the training to use these systems effectively. As a result, teachers do not have the information they need to plan lessons that sequentially build on what pupils know and can do. The school should ensure that staff have the training and support they need to ensure that learning is based on ongoing assessment that will enable pupils to learn more.
• In the early years, routines are not established quickly. Children and pupils do not display consistently good attitudes to learning. The school should ensure that all staff apply high expectations for behaviour so that all pupils are ready to learn.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)