Purleigh Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 May 2024

Pupils value being part of this welcoming school where everyone has a 'buddy'. In Reception, children quickly learn and demonstrate the school's values. Pupils learn remarkably well how to care for each other. During lessons, pupils support each other and celebrate each other's success. Older pupils earnestly take on their responsibilities as positive role models and mentors for younger pupils. On the playground and in the dining hall, older pupils show younger pupils the high expectations of conduct at the school. Pupils are certain that bullying is very rare. When disagreements happen between pupils, they learn how to resolve their differences and let go of negative emotions. Pupils know that learning is important. Children in Reception delight in learning and take pleasure in exploring the world around them. Pupils work hard to achieve the school's aim for them to develop as 'young scholars'. They successfully investigate the world through the lenses of the subjects they study. Pupils benefit from the school's opportunities for them to develop talents and interests. Pupils enjoy the various clubs available, including sporting and wider pursuits. They are well prepared for their next steps in education as well-rounded individuals.

What the school should improve

• While teachers give pupils plenty of opportunities to review what has been taught, there are occasions when this is not done as effectively. When this happens, pupils forget some of the key knowledge they need to learn. The school must ensure that staff review important knowledge in all subjects consistently well. This will enable pupils to build securely on what they have learned equally well throughout all areas of the curriculum.

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