Pauntley Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2023

Pauntley Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and happy place. Staff and pupils make the school's values of 'friendship, respect and courage' come alive. Pupils are wonderful ambassadors for the school. They are polite and friendly. Pupils are proud to attend and understand the high expectations staff have of them. As a result, they behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. Staff care deeply about pupils' well-being. They forge and maintain positive relationships. Pupils feel safe because they know adults look out for them. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident to share any worries with staff. Pupils' personal development is a strength of the school. Pupils benefit from a range of opportunities to pursue their interests, such as archery and performing arts. Older pupils develop their independence and confidence on residential trips, such as to North Wales. Leaders provide interesting activities to enhance pupils' learning. For instance, pupils visit a Victorian schoolroom. Younger pupils enjoyed using different materials to construct a carriage for King Charles' Coronation. Parents have positive views of the school. Parents comment on the 'family atmosphere' and that staff go above and beyond to help and 'make learning fun'.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not use assessment well enough to check what pupils can already do. Consequently, learning does not always take into account pupils' prior knowledge. Leaders must ensure that assessment is used to determine what pupils know and remember and what they need to learn next.
• In some subjects, the curriculum is in the early stages of implementation. As a result, pupils have not developed the knowledge and skills they need. Leaders must continue to improve and embed the curriculum in these subjects, so that pupils consistently know and remember more.

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