Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

This school serves the community well. In addition to providing a good education, the school's leaders and staff take an active interest in local life. From selling puddings in the village to fundraising fun runs, the school does much to fuel community spirit. Pupils learn a lot about being helpful and supportive members of society. Pupils also learn a lot in lessons. The curriculum is well planned, and staff are ambitious for pupils. Teachers treat pupils kindly but also make sure that pupils apply themselves in class. Pupils respond well to this. They work hard and behave well. Pupils also support one another. Whether they are working together on classwork or playing outside, they respect the school's rules and get on with others. Bullying is uncommon, but staff teach pupils what to do should it happen. Any problems or careless behaviour are sorted out promptly and fairly. Pupils feel safe and happy at school. Imaginative and thoughtful leadership steers the school, showing regard for tradition while also keeping up with new ideas. Over time, the school's expectations have risen and this shows in pupils' achievement and participation in school life. Parents and carers rate the school highly.

What the school should improve

• Assessment in some foundation subjects is still being developed. Leaders and staff have identified what pupils need to know. However, their checks on what pupils remember and can use to help them grasp new learning are not as focused as they could be. Leaders should sharpen the focus of assessment so that it is manageable and efficient, helps to deepen pupils' learning and prepares them for what comes next.
• The school's plans for progression in pupils' spoken language do not have the same level of ambition and deliberateness as other aspects of English. Many good things happen, but not in a carefully thought-out way. This means that some pupils do not develop their oracy skills as well as they might. The school should plan for more meaningful progression for all pupils in spoken language.

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