Lee Common Church of England School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

Pupils delight in coming to this small village school, where they say their trusted teachers are kind and make lessons fun. As one parent put it, this is 'a gem of a school that sets children up for future success'. The school's vision is that pupils will 'flourish in body, mind and spirit'. High expectations begin in the nursery, where children sign themselves into school, hang up their coats and feel safe to start learning independently straight away. Throughout the school, pupils attain well. By the end of key stage one, they are resilient and confident learners, ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave calmly around the school, showing respect for their teachers and focusing intently during lessons. Pupils learn how to look after their health and well- being, through recognising and listening to their own emotions. In assemblies and after lunchtime, they practise calm breathing and being still, to help settle their thoughts and focus on learning. The values of love, respect, community, perseverance, forgiveness, and truth are widely taught through the curriculum. Pupils know the values off by heart and live them out in their kindness towards each other as they learn and play together.

What the school should improve

• In some parts of the curriculum, the components of knowledge that pupils need to learn are not identified precisely enough. In these areas, pupils do not recall and connect their previous learning well enough. The school should ensure that the intended learning is identified equally well across the whole of the curriculum, so that pupils learn consistently well across their broad range of subjects.

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