Putnoe Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

Pupils are happy and harmonious because they are all highly tolerant and respectful of each other. Pupils from diverse backgrounds care for each other, hold hands and include each other in their games. If ever anyone is feeling sad, staff quickly notice and come to chat things through. Everyone wants to learn, behave well and do their best. Pupils show the school values such as politeness, trust and honesty in everything they do. They are deeply committed to these values at all times. This is because the school regularly focuses on each value and celebrates and rewards pupils who show these. Pupils know that 'knowledge is power strengthening you' or, as the school refers to it, 'KIPSY'. They relish the interesting range of subjects that are brought to life through trips and experiences. For example, pupils recently visited local universities to learn all about physics, through conducting crash tests. Even younger children strive to achieve their best. Most pupils achieve the high expectations that the school has of them. They love reading and eagerly get through a wealth of books. A small minority of pupils require further support to write to a consistently high standard.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers do not plan enough high-quality opportunities for pupils to develop their writing across the curriculum. As a result, a minority of pupils do not always produce writing that has sufficient depth or extends their writing ability well enough. The school needs to ensure that all teachers plan regular opportunities for pupils to practise, extend, and develop their writing across the whole curriculum so that all pupils consistently develop their writing ability well.

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