North Road Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 October 2022

Pupils are well behaved and attend school regularly. They are polite, kind and caring. Pupils believe everyone should be treated fairly and with respect. They say that everyone is special. The positive relationships between staff and pupils ensure learning and playtimes are enjoyable for all. Parents describe the school as a 'family'. Pupils are safe in school. They know the difference between bullying and falling out. They say that bullying rarely happens. If they have worries, pupils are confident that staff will help them. One parent comment typical of many was, 'I know my children are in safe hands'. The school values help pupils to make the right choices. They are proud to nominate their peers for 'value bands'. Pupils who go above and beyond are rewarded with a 'fruit Friday milkshake'. They enjoy celebrating each other's achievements. Pupils are developing their understanding of how they can contribute to society positively. Pupils look forward to taking on roles of responsibility such as house captains and school councillors. Enrichment activities, including after-school clubs and residential visits, help develop skills for life. Pupils know how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy. Pupils' personal development, their talents and interests are nurtured well.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not identified the essential knowledge they want pupils to know and remember across some foundation subject curriculums. This means pupils do not remember some of the key concepts. They are unable to build on prior learning and make connections between concepts taught. Leaders need to identify the essential knowledge pupils must know and remember across foundation subject curriculums.

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