Richardson Endowed Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Pupils enjoy attending Richardson Endowed Primary School. They are guided by the school's values to 'be ready, be respectful and be safe'. Caring staff know the pupils well. Pupils trust the staff to keep them safe and resolve any problems quickly and fairly. Pupils try hard to live up to high expectations of how they will behave and what they can achieve. High standards begin in the early years. Children learn the school routines quickly and engage eagerly with learning activities. All through the school, pupils display positive attitudes to learning. They work purposefully and produce work of good quality. The school strives to promote diversity and equality. Pupils learn about different faiths through the curriculum, assemblies and memorable visits to places of worship. Reading books are chosen carefully to expose pupils to stories from different cultures around the world. Pupils are tolerant of others and respect differences. The school provides a wide range of activities to nurture pupils' wider interests. These activities include clubs relating to sports, film, coding and yoga. Pupils with talent in the performing arts enjoy performing at local events. Others proudly represent the school in sporting competitions.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, although learning focuses on the important knowledge that pupils need to know, staff sometimes do not expect pupils to think deeply enough. This means that there is sometimes a limit to what pupils achieve. The school needs to make sure that staff provide sufficient opportunities across the curriculum for pupils to stretch their thinking and deepen their understanding.

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