Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

This is a happy and welcoming school at the heart of the community. There is a culture of belonging at this school. Staff are ambitious for pupils and strive to enact the vision of 'finding the spark of genius with everyone'. There are high expectations for all pupils. Leaders' knowledge of the community and local area informs their plans and influences the curriculum so that pupils are prepared for life beyond the school. Pupils make a positive contribution to the local community. For example, they raise money to fund an annual Christmas lunch for elderly members of the community. Pupils are proud of their school. Relationships are incredibly strong between pupils and staff. Pupils consistently behave well. On the rare occasion that bullying occurs, it is dealt with quickly. Pupils feel safe and supported. The school's core Christian values are integral to the ethos of the school. This means that all pupils develop a good understanding of empathy, forgiveness and compassion, and this is seen in their actions.

What the school should improve

• Teachers sometimes do not adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils. This means that pupils with SEND sometimes cannot access the same curriculum as their peers. Leaders should work with staff to ensure that the way that the curriculum is taught is adapted to enable all pupils with SEND to learn the full, intended knowledge.
• In some foundation subjects and in the early years, it is unclear what knowledge leaders expect pupils to know and remember. This means that sometimes, some teachers are unclear about the most important knowledge that they need to teach and when. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum continues to develop and that teachers understand clearly what pupils need to learn and in what order.

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