Rauceby Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to this school and most attend well. They are pleased to see their friends and the staff when they arrive promptly each morning. Pupils enjoy the company of their peers and show others respect. They know that staff look after them and keep them safe. As one pupil typically explained, 'No one ever feels alone or bored at Rauceby.' The school's mantra, '#thischildcan', reminds pupils that there is no limit to what they can do or achieve. Most pupils respond to this and are keen learners. Their enthusiasm and interest are reflected in their eagerness to get involved during lessons. Parents and carers appreciate the progress their children make and the successes they achieve. Most pupils conduct themselves well in lessons and during social times. They are proud of the house points they gain for their positive attitudes and achievements. Pupils say staff are good at spotting if something is wrong and responding fairly. Bullying is uncommon and usually resolved quickly by staff. Pupils love getting involved in activities that enrich the curriculum. Whether they grow vegetables as part of the School Challenge 23 club, take part in a mass-choir event, or enjoy a night away camping, there is something for everyone.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always make sure that pupils produce written work of a high quality. In some subjects, pupils' written work contains grammatical errors, and they spell subject-specialist terms incorrectly. Leaders need to ensure that teachers have consistently high expectations of the quality of written work that pupils produce.
• Leaders do not provide pupils with enough opportunities to learn about a range of different faiths and cultures. Pupils struggle to recall accurate information about the different religions they have studied. Their experience of learning about different cultures is limited. Leaders should make sure that pupils learn about the richness of Britain's religious and cultural diversity.
• Leaders' communication with parents is sometimes not as effective as it could be. Some parents do not feel they are informed soon enough about planned events or trips that are taking place. Leaders need to ensure that they communicate effectively with parents, including keeping parents up to date with information about the wide range of opportunities they arrange to promote pupils' wider development.

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