Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 June 2022

Perran-Ar-Worthal Primary School is a happy, thriving school. Pupils come into school with a smile, keen to learn and enthusiastic about the day ahead. Pupils behave very well. They are polite, respectful and care for each other. They know that staff will not tolerate bullying and quickly sort out any problems. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard in class. They listen carefully to their teachers and work well with their classmates. Pupils enjoy the broad range of learning that their teachers provide. Leaders promote pupils' personal development well. On 'Fabulous Fridays', pupils have the chance to learn new skills and be challenged by new experiences, such as cooking and learning Mandarin. Staff encourage pupils to consider their well-being and learn how to look after themselves, physically and emotionally. Staff value the strong relationships they have with the pupils, their families and each other. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. As one parent said, 'this is the kind of school you dream of your children attending where they are valued and cared for by the staff as if they were their own.'

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not always provide work that challenges the most able pupils. This limits the opportunity for pupils to deepen their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers plan work that is well matched to the needs of all pupils in all curriculum areas.

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