Putteridge Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2024

Pupils speak highly of their school. They enjoy coming to Putteridge and are safe here. Pupils particularly enjoy their learning, as staff often make it fun for them. They know that staff have high expectations of them, and they work hard to achieve them. Pupils contribute to discussions and focus on producing high-quality work in their books. They achieve well. By the time they leave in Year 6, pupils are well prepared for secondary school. Many pupils behave well in lessons. However, a small number of pupils can be over- enthusiastic, which distracts others. Pupils know that there are adults here to support them if they need it. This can be academically or personally. This ensures that pupils are ready to learn. Pupils speak fondly of the trips that they go on, for example to Warwick Castle and the Space Museum. They can link these trips to what they learn in class. Some trips are created for pupils by the school. For example, younger pupils visit a 'seaside' that is on the school field. A visiting farm brings in animals for pupils to meet. Therefore, all pupils can access the seaside and a farm, which they might otherwise not experience. Pupils can attend a range of different sporting competitions inside and outside school. Pupils are often successful in these competitions.

What the school should improve

• The school does not use assessment in a few subjects as effectively as it could to check and ensure that pupils remember what they have learned, over the longer term. As a result, some pupils lack the knowledge they need to build up their more detailed understanding. The school needs to ensure it uses assessment effectively in all subjects to adapt curriculum planning and teaching so that pupils remember more over time.

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