Pirbright Village Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 January 2023

Pupils learn in a happy environment where leaders always put the needs of pupils first. Pupils work hard, are polite and form very strong relationships with their friends and the adults who look after them. They feel safe. Parents agree. One parent, typical of many commented, 'The care and compassion shown by staff is exemplary.' High expectations of learning are set in the Reception classes. Young children quickly develop a love of learning and this carries on throughout the school. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They are respectful, kind and enjoy the challenges that their teachers set them. Pupils delight in the opportunities provided to discuss their work with one another. They say that this helps them really understand. Pupils are proud of their school and their community. They have positive attitudes to all their learning and strive to embody school values such as respect and resilience. Teachers are excellent role models. Pupils are encouraged to take advantage of their learning opportunities and achieve their best. They are also encouraged to do this with humility and tolerance. Parents refer to this as 'The Pirbright way'. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, adults take swift action to find a resolution.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the sequence of skills and knowledge they would like pupils to learn. As a result, some pupils are not able to build on what they already know and deepen their understanding. Leaders need to make sure that subject leaders identify the explicit knowledge and skills they want pupils to acquire, correctly sequenced.

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