Loxwood Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2023

Pupils are happy to come to school. They work well and learn to build character through the 'Loxwood learner life list'. This gives them a range of opportunities beyond the classroom. These can include watching a pantomime, learning about nature or raising money for charity. All these contribute to the rounded curriculum that leaders have designed, and pupils enjoy. Leaders ensure that all take part, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils know that staff have high aspirations for them, and they respond well to challenges such as when problem-solving in the woodland school. Here, they develop the confidence to take risks and try new ideas. Pupils are enthusiastic participants of the wide selection of clubs, both at lunchtime and after school. These include athletics, cricket and singing. Pupils consistently behave well. From Reception, children benefit from the clear structures and routines that help them to interact well with each other. They are polite and courteous to each other and the adults that they meet. Pupils play well together at playtimes, enjoying the beautiful school grounds. Bullying is rare and records show that adults resolve it quickly if it happens. Pupils feel safe at the school.

What the school should improve

• Some staff are not confident at implementing individual learning plans for pupils with SEND. As a result, some pupils with SEND are not making the expected progress. Leaders need to ensure that all staff know how to adapt learning activities to meet the specific needs of all pupils. Leaders should also regularly monitor the delivery of individual learning plans for pupils with SEND to ensure that they are getting the provision that is agreed.
• Not all teachers have the knowledge to implement the mathematics scheme as intended. Therefore, there are inconsistencies with outcomes for pupils. Leaders must ensure that they continue to prioritise support and training to ensure consistency across the school when teaching mathematics. How can I feed my views back? You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child's school, or to find out what other parents and carers think. We use information from Ofsted Parent View when deciding which schools to inspect, when to inspect them and as part of their inspection. The Department for Education has further guidance on how to complain about a school.

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