Nene Valley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils listen to their teachers and work hard in lessons. Pupils know that teachers expect them to take pride in their work. Children in the early years are encouraged to try to write in sentences as soon as they can hear sounds and form letters correctly. Older pupils try their best and produce high-quality written work. They show respect to their teachers and the adults who help them. This is shown in pupils' good behaviour in lessons and in the fact that pupils are confident to ask for help when they need it. Pupils also behave well around the school. Bullying is rare. Pupils understand what bullying is and they know who to report it to. They are confident that adults will deal with any bullying well and that it stops. Pupils are safe. They say that they feel really safe in school and that adults help them. They know how to keep themselves safe in the community and when using computers or mobile devices. Pupils enjoy the activities the school provides. Many attend after-school clubs such as football. Older pupils learn to play the ocarina or clarinet. The youngest pupils enjoy their outdoor learning area. All pupils take part in school productions and sports day. They value their roles and responsibilities, such as choosing members of the school council and supporting charities.

What the school should improve

• Some aspects of the curriculum are not yet fully developed. Where this is the case, leaders have not precisely identified the subject knowledge that pupils need to learn or the order in which it should be taught. As a result, teachers do not always plan learning that builds effectively on pupils' prior learning. Leaders should ensure that these subjects are well planned and well delivered so that pupils develop the knowledge and skills that leaders intend.

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