Otterbourne Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Pupils flourish as they enjoy learning and playing together in this united school community. From the moment they start school, pupils learn about the world through an exciting curriculum. As a result, they achieve well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), appreciate the support they receive. Staff have high expectations of pupils. Pupils have high expectations of themselves. They know that they are role models for the values of the school. They show these through their attitudes and actions. Pupils trust the adults in school. They know that staff will support them with any challenges they might face. In this atmosphere of nurture and respect, pupils focus on their work with enthusiasm. Wider enrichment opportunities are at the heart of pupils' learning. They are proud to work as part of the many school councils. These range from well-being to sport. Over 80 pupils have meaningful responsibilities in the pupil parliament, both in school and in the wider community. All pupils benefit from the school's vast range of clubs and activities. The annual science and art fayres help pupils to cultivate new interests. Pupils leave Otterbourne confident, resourceful and ready for their next steps in education.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the school has not identified precisely enough the important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that teachers do not always check that crucial knowledge has been learned, so that pupils are ready for the next stages of their learning in different subjects. The school should ensure that all curriculum thinking is explicit about what knowledge should be taught and how it is checked. This will ensure that pupils have the secure knowledge they need for future learning in all areas of the curriculum.

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