Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils are proud to talk about, and show off, their school. They appreciate the positive relationships they have with their 'amazing' teachers. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are safe and well cared for. From the start of early years, pupils learn and model the kindness and good behaviour leaders expect of them. Pupils follow the golden rules. They get along well during lessons and at playtimes. Pupils explain that while there may be an occasional disagreement, there is little bullying. Adults are quick to put a stop to any incidents that occur. This makes for a happy, relaxed school community. Pupils like the topics they study. They develop curiosity and commitment in their learning. Pupils stick at tasks, even when learning gets tricky. Pupils enjoy a good story and are eager to talk about the 'special books' they have read. Pupils like the wide range of activities leaders provide for them, such as the signing choir and numerous clubs. Pupils make enthusiastic use of the scooters, costumes and trolleys during breaktimes. They are also eager to take on responsibilities such as a class job, or escorting visitors and new pupils around their school.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not finished improving the curriculum in a few subjects. They have not provided teachers with precise guidance as to what pupils should learn in these subjects. Teachers do not choose teaching activities and content that securely build pupils' progress over time. Pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders must give teachers training so they are well placed to teach and assess pupils' progress equally well in all subjects.

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