Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Pupils are very proud that they attend this happy and welcoming school. One pupil told inspectors: 'We respect everyone. Children are friendly here and we look out for one another.' Pupils are kept safe and trust adults to deal with any issues that arise. Pupils know that bullying is not allowed. Leaders prioritise pupils' well-being. Their expectations of pupils are high. Pupils, including children in the early years, respond well to the routines that staff have established. Pupils like doing their best. They enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school. Pupils have a voice in the school. They like being school councillors and sports leaders. Pupils are a credit to the school. They behave very well. Pupils are caring and considerate of each other. Relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. There is a purposeful working atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils understand diversity and equality. They say that everyone should be treated fairly. Most parents and carers are delighted with the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'It is a great school, well led and with a fabulous set of dedicated teachers and staff.' Parents appreciate the wide range of after-school clubs.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, and areas of the curriculum, the delivery of the curriculum does not focus sufficiently well enough on supporting pupils to understand and remember important knowledge. In some instances, pupils remember the activities they completed, rather than the building blocks of knowledge needed for future learning. Leaders need to support teachers to implement the curriculum in a way that enables pupils to grasp and recall essential knowledge securely and over time.
• Leaders have not yet established consistent systems to identify gaps in pupils' learning in some subjects. Teachers do not check consistently how successfully pupils acquire knowledge and use it fluently. Leaders should ensure that checks right from early years through to the end of key stage 2, in all areas, consistently assist teachers in determining clear next steps for pupils, without causing unnecessary burdens for staff and pupils.

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