Old Fletton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 January 2026

Pupils are extremely well cared for in school. Staff know the needs of individual pupils well, resulting in each pupil being valued as an individual. Pupils celebrate their unique differences with pride. Whether these are differences in languages spoken, religion, or other characteristics, pupils delight in learning more about one another. Those who speak English as an additional language are keen to teach their peers and adults useful phrases, for example by setting up and leading a 'Polish club'. The high-quality pastoral support is not at the expense of learning, which is at the heart of the school. Pupils achieve well and enjoy their lessons. This is evident in the way they keenly offer and share their ideas in class. Pupils' individual barriers to learning and/or wellbeing are effectively reduced. For example, pupils who are young carers are carefully and sensitively supported. This support helps them manage the additional responsibilities they face. Warm and caring relationships between pupils and staff mean that pupils are safe in school and feel they belong as part of the whole-school community. Bullying is rare and quickly dealt with should it occur. Classrooms are calm and welcoming places. Pupils can concentrate in lessons because they, and their peers, behave well. Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and to one another, trying hard in each lesson. Attendance is high, especially for disadvantaged pupils and for a small number of pupils who, in the past, missed too much school. Leaders' highly effective work with pupils and their families has paid off. Pupils delight in the responsibilities they have in school. Whether sharing their views as a 'class representative', representing the school in sporting or musical events, or being part of the 'environment team', pupils benefit from the range of opportunities on offer. These play a part in helping pupils become well-rounded young people when they leave the school at the end of Year 6.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to fully embed highly effective teaching across all subjects in the curriculum.
• Leaders should continue to further improve provision in the early years, ensuring children benefit from consistently high quality teaching, to enable a greater proportion of children to reach a good level of development by the end of the Reception year.
• Leaders should continue their work in ensuring pupils' achievement is reflected in above- average outcomes in national tests.

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