Old Clee Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Old Clee Primary Academy is a welcoming and friendly school. Positive relationships between adults and pupils underpin the school's ethos. Pupils are treated with fairness and consistency. They enjoy coming to school and feel valued. Leaders have identified the following key characteristics required to be a 'superb citizen': self-awareness, uniqueness, problem-solving ability, empathy, responsibility and benevolence. From a young age, pupils learn what it means to demonstrate each of these. This guides pupils in their behaviour and supports their personal development well. Pupils consistently demonstrate the high standards expected of them by staff. They are motivated to demonstrate the required superb behaviour. During discussions, pupils listen attentively to their peers and to adults. They contribute their point of view thoughtfully. The very rare instances of bullying are dealt with swiftly by leaders. Leaders work with pupils, as well as parents and carers, to ensure that those involved with an incident of bullying are appropriately supported. Pupils' wider development is enhanced by the range of extra-curricular clubs on offer. These include sewing, gymnastics, French and American football. Pupils value and benefit from participating in them by learning new skills and/or competing in local tournaments. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged participate fully in these activities.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not clearly defined what improvements in the curriculum will look like when they have been achieved. Leaders, including governors, are unable to check that the actions taken have had the intended impact. Leaders should ensure that they clearly identify what they aim to achieve so that they are able to evaluate the impact of their work.

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