Rivenhall Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Pupils love attending Rivenhall Church of England Primary School. They enjoy the team ethos found in every class. Pupils value learning and work well together in lessons. They bring the best out of each other and delight in their achievements and those of other pupils. All the parents who took part in Ofsted's online survey, Ofsted Parent View, agree that their child is happy at the school. Attitudes towards learning are good. Starting in the early years, pupils learn independence. They sustain concentration even when studying a tricky topic. Pupils articulately discuss their learning and approach new challenges enthusiastically. Pupils are safe at school. Bullying is rare. When bullying occurs, staff act quickly and effectively so that it stops. Staff help pupils find their own solutions when relationships with friends become difficult. They are confident that staff are willing and able to help when concerns arise. Pupils know the importance of valuing the many lifestyles and beliefs in today's society. They told us that it is 'okay' to be different at this school. Pupils speak sensitively about the views and lifestyles of others. They demonstrate the values of inclusion summarised in leaders' vision: 'many hearts - one school'.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not clarified exactly what knowledge must be taught and in what order teachers should teach the knowledge. As a result, pupils have not remembered what leaders intend. Leaders must specify exactly what pupils must know in all areas of the curriculum and plan the order that teachers should teach the knowledge so pupils can build upon prior knowledge and achieve well.

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