Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

This is a welcoming and friendly school. It is a safe place. Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The ethos of 'secure, happy and successful' is a lived experience for pupils in this school family. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Low-level disruption that may impact on learning is quickly dealt with by adults. Most pupils understand what bullying is. Bullying rarely happens. When it does, pupils know whom to speak to. Adults sort it out effectively. Some pupils need extra support when they struggle with their behaviour. Adaptations to the environment, such as sensory stations, help pupils to manage their own behaviour. The school's values of resilience, respect, care, community and achievement are woven through the curriculum. Pupils understand these values. They explain how they learn and how teachers support them to be successful. Pupils know that it is important to keep on trying and to show resilience. They are encouraged to achieve their best academically and in their personal development. The staff demonstrate a strong commitment to engage with families. There are regular family learning and support events. Pupils thrive, enjoy learning and achieve well at this school.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, assessment is underdeveloped. This means that subject leaders and teachers do not adapt the curriculum to address misconceptions or fill gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should develop a consistent approach to assessment in order to understand what pupils know, address any gaps and ensure that pupils' knowledge builds over time.

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