Oakwood Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 July 2024

Pupils are positive about their experiences at this school. They appreciate that leaders listen to their views. Pupils influence decisions through the school council and pupil surveys. This includes contributing to the behaviour policy, improving recycling facilities and selecting lunchtime activities. Adults empower pupils and, in return, there is mutual respect for everyone. Pupils like the many 'golden' rewards available and are clear on behaviour consequences. Pupils behave well, from early years upwards. Pupils are proud of their learning. Many pupils achieve highly here, especially in reading and mathematics. Pupils know that staff have high expectations of them and also that there is help when needed. They like the trips they go on to broaden their understanding of topics they are studying. However, pupils would benefit from learning in more depth in some wider curriculum areas and in writing. Pupils understand how to manage their own personal safety. They learn about first aid. Pupils take on leadership roles to keep the school tidy and organised. Older pupils act as 'reading buddies' to younger pupils. There are several clubs they can attend, such as clubs for football, art and coding. Pupils learn to play the violin and enjoy school performances. They develop into polite and well-rounded young people.

What the school should improve

• There are some inconsistencies in how well pupils are learning the curriculum across the school. This means pupils are not securing the level of detailed knowledge leaders intend in a few foundation subjects and in writing. The school needs to ensure that all staff are clear on curriculum content and expectations in these areas. Subject leaders then need to check that all pupils are learning these parts of the curriculum in the depth intended and are making the connections to prior learning.
• In some instances, pupils are not provided with meaningful learning opportunities, including in early years. This limits how well pupils deepen and extend their understanding. The school needs to ensure these pupils are set work that is suitably ambitious, so they fully achieve what they are capable of.
• For a few pupils with SEND, the provision in place is not sufficiently aligned to their specific needs. This limits how well these pupils can access and learn the curriculum. The school needs to ensure that targets and support for these specific pupils are precisely matched to their needs.

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