Ledbury Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2023

Leaders and pupils share the same high aspirations. Pupils understand and follow leaders' vision of being 'determined to succeed'. Pupils spoke positively about the support they received from teachers. A typical comment from parents was that leaders go 'above and beyond' to support pupils' learning and well-being. Leaders have designed a curriculum that enables pupils to achieve well, and they do. Pupils appreciate their teachers. They know that teachers want them to be successful in their learning and to build on the exceptional start they have in the early years. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are respectful and positive. In the classroom, a minority of pupils show some low-level, off-task behaviours. Staff understand the precise needs of these pupils. They act quickly and efficiently to address any behaviour issues. Leaders place a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development. Pupils can explain their understanding of equality and diversity. Pupils develop their leadership roles. House captains show visitors around and organise different events. Years 5 and 6 pupils mentor younger pupils in mathematics effectively. Most pupils take part in one or more of the extensive range of high-quality enrichment opportunities. Mindfulness, choir, art and archery enhance pupils' wider experiences.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum in some subjects is less well developed than others. Where this is the case, pupils do not consistently access deeper learning. Leaders should further develop these subjects so that pupils access deeper learning across the full range of subjects.
• In a few subjects, sometimes pupils do not remember the key learning that they will need later on. As a result, a few pupils have gaps in their knowledge and are not able to build on their prior learning. Leaders should ensure that, in all subjects, teachers check that pupils understand the key learning and that pupils retain this knowledge over time.

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