Lowton West Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2022

Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and friendly school. They appreciate how much their teachers look after them. Pupils said that they feel safe and that at Lowton West, everyone cares for everyone else. Pupils behave sensibly in lessons and around school. They meet the clear expectations that leaders set for their behaviour. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They listen carefully to staff and one another. Leaders deal with the very rare incidents of bullying effectively. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils work hard to fulfil leaders' high expectations for their learning. Pupils help each other to succeed in their work. Pupils benefit from leaders' determination that differences are celebrated and acceptance and respect are promoted fully. Pupils' education is enhanced well through a range of different experiences organised by leaders. Visitors to school, and pupils' visits to places of interest, enliven pupils' learning. For example, pupils thoroughly enjoyed meeting a recent visitor who portrayed Florence Nightingale. Pupils are keen to make a difference to their school community. They willingly take on many different leadership roles. Pupils appreciate sharing their views with leaders and staff to help improve their school further.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers do not help pupils well enough to practise what they have learned. This means that their new learning is not as secure as it should be. Leaders should ensure that staff give pupils greater opportunities to embed what they are taught before they move on to new concepts.

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