Pedmore CE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 December 2025

Pupils are happy at this nurturing and welcoming school. The school's vision of 'Love one another, as I have loved you' is lived out by staff and pupils alike. Warm relationships between staff, pupils and families create a calm and purposeful atmosphere, where pupils learn without distraction. Pupils know that adults will help them with any worries. Behaviour is positive and pupils say bullying is rare because 'everyone looks out for each other'. If problems occur, staff deal with them quickly. Leaders prioritise reading, writing and mathematics from the start. Effective teaching and a well-sequenced curriculum help pupils to build secure foundations. This is reflected in outcomes above national averages. Pupils who are disadvantaged, known (or previously known) to social care and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are generally well supported. Pupils behave well and follow routines. Social times are happy, and most pupils show enthusiastic attitudes to learning. Attendance is high and very few pupils are persistently absent. Attendance is supported by clear systems and tenacious staff. Pupils enjoy coming to school, talk confidently about their work and show pride in their achievements. However, sometimes the quality of their work is not of a consistently high standard. Pupils enjoy the range of trips, clubs and experiences that the school offers. They have opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Pupils carry out their roles of responsibility with pride. They understand how to stay safe online and in the real world. Pupils celebrate diversity and respect those with different views and beliefs to their own. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Early years provision is a real strength, giving children an excellent start. This ensures they have those strong foundations ready for Year 1. By the time pupils leave Pedmore Primary School, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teaching across all subjects consistently supports pupils to produce high-quality work across the curriculum.
• Leaders should ensure there is a sharper analysis of the impact of strategies that support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, so that they access the curriculum fully and achieve well from their starting points.

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