Loose Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to this school, describing it as 'a wonderful place where we trust our teachers to help us if we are worried or sad'. There are many opportunities for pupils to work with local artists, entering local art and design competitions. They sing in choirs and compete in sporting events such as Boccia, cricket and hockey. Older pupils begin to consider their next steps in education and careers as they visit a local secondary school for science lessons. Behaviour in and around school is calm and purposeful. Routines for pupils' future learning habits are established early in the inspiring early years environment. Pupils' attitudes to learning are mature. They respect teachers and apply themselves conscientiously in lessons. The new headteacher has introduced a more positive and inclusive behaviour policy based on the school values of compassion, determination, trust, respect and pride. Pupils recognise this as a fairer approach. The school motto 'potential is limitless' runs through every aspect of this school, echoing leaders' high expectations. Pupils already attain well, but leaders are aspirational for every pupil, no matter their barriers to learning, to make excellent progress.

What the school should improve

• Some curriculums have only recently been further developed so that teachers know precisely what must be taught and when. Pupils' recall in these subjects is not yet as strong as it could be. Leaders should continue to embed teachers' practice in these subjects so that all pupils understand new learning and commit it to long-term memory.

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