Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 June 2023

Pupils, staff, parents and carers are proud of their school. The school's religious ethos is at the heart of the school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils understand the importance of equality of opportunity. They show tolerance and respect each other's differences. Pupils are encouraged to care for the environment. For example, they work with school leaders to increase biodiversity in their playground through re-wilding projects. Pupils enjoy extra-curricular activities such as climbing, cricket and football. These activities help them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Pupils learn about global news during weekly collective worship. As a result, pupils know they are part of a wider global community. Leaders also use this opportunity for pupils to reflect on their behaviour. Pupils usually show positive behaviour to one another. They demonstrate the school's values of 'treating others as they wish to be treated'. Pupils understand that they are responsible for the choices they make. Leaders work with governors and the trust to improve the quality of education for the pupils. Teachers value being part of a wider network that supports curriculum improvement.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet fully established systems for assessment. This means teachers are not always sure of what pupils know and the gaps in knowledge they may have. Leaders need to ensure that teachers use assessment to shape the curriculum based on what pupils already know.
• Teachers do not always challenge low-level disruption effectively. As a result, learning is sometimes disturbed. Leaders should ensure that all staff share the same high expectations of pupils' behaviour and take appropriate action to deal with it.

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