New Cangle Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 June 2023

Pupils at New Cangle Primary School are happy. They feel part of a community where everyone looks out for others. They are cared for and value the welcoming and nurturing environment. Pupils know that adults have high ambition for what they can achieve. Many are excited about their learning and enjoy sharing what they know. Pupils, parents and carers particularly enjoy the 'working together' events, where parents learn alongside their children in the classroom. Pupils understand key values, such as tolerance. They know that everyone is different and respect this. They understand the value of positive and nurturing relationships. This comment from one pupil summed up the feelings of others: 'It doesn't matter what type of relationship you have, as long as you are being loved.' Bullying is rare, and unkind behaviour is not tolerated. On the rare occasions it does happen, pupils are confident that adults will deal with it. They feel safe. Pupils enjoy playing in the wood area of the school. They build dens, climb trees, engage in role play and explore nature. They understand the need to be considerate and aware of others around them. They watch out and keep themselves and others safe.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not ensured that everyone understands how to demonstrate school values. Some pupils do not understand how to meet leaders' high expectations. Routines are not established to help pupils achieve these high standards. Leaders should ensure that all staff consistently use clearly defined classroom routines and that pupils understand how to behave well.
• Assessment in some subjects does not accurately check what pupils have learned over time. As a result, misconceptions in pupils' understanding can develop and persist. Leaders should ensure that all teachers implement strategies that test pupils' recall of knowledge over time.

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