Preston Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 July 2023

Pupils learn happily at this warm and friendly school. They recognise how the school's values impact on their learning and development. They know how staff help them to 'love to learn', 'be good citizens' and be 'ready for work'. Pupils like the way they can shine in school productions, undertake leadership opportunities and develop independence. Pupils know that staff care for them and about their learning. They enjoy their lessons. Many say that Preston Primary is a great place to learn. Staff are ambitious for pupils. They ensure that learning helps prepare pupils for their adult lives. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), participate and learn together as much as possible. Some pupils find managing their behaviour tricky because of their needs. Staff support them effectively. Staff know each pupil as an individual. This helps staff manage difficult moments well. Staff follow leaders' very high expectations for pupils. They secure positive relationships with and between pupils. As a result, pupils' behaviour is often excellent. Bullying is very rare and, if it does happen, dealt with effectively. Low-level disruption is exceptionally rare. Parents and carers agree that Preston Primary is a safe and happy place for their children to learn.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have successfully improved planning and assessment in all subjects across the national curriculum. There are a few subjects where this work is more recent. In these subjects, the coherence of planning and use of assessment are less secure. Leaders should continue to embed their work on the curriculum to ensure that pupils retain key knowledge in all subjects and achieve more.

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