Pool House Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

This is a happy school where pupils feel safe and work hard. Pupils, including those in the early years, are proud of their school. Everyone is welcome and pupils appreciate the care and support they receive from staff. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high expectations that leaders have for them. They engage in their lessons and try their best. Children in early years get off to a positive start and enjoy their learning. Pupils behave very well. They are polite and well-mannered. They move around school in a calm and orderly manner. If bullying were to occur, pupils are sure that adults would sort it out very quickly. Any incidents are dealt with well by leaders. Leaders ensure that there are many opportunities for pupils to take part in activities beyond the classroom. Pupils appreciate the after-school clubs on offer. They take part in art, gardening and sporting clubs. Pupils in the drama class meet regularly and enjoy participating in school productions.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, there is a lack of clarity about the specific knowledge that pupils need to acquire as they study each topic. This means that pupils sometimes move on to new learning too quickly. Leaders should refine curriculum organisation in these subjects so that teachers and pupils are clear about the most important information that they want pupils to remember.

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