River Mill Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils thrive at this school. They are happy and safe here. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Through the school's well-understood values, pupils are taught to be kind, respectful and a good friend. They treat each other well and value the highly supportive adults in the school. The school expects pupils to work hard and try their best. Pupils live up to these expectations admirably. Pupils are highly motivated and love learning. This includes the very youngest children in early years, who focus well and listen attentively. Pupils achieve well, particularly in subjects such as mathematics and reading. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. They enjoy taking a lead in making school life even better. For example, pupil play leaders make sure that everyone can join in with games at lunchtime. The eco council takes its role of looking after the school environment very seriously. Pupils are rightly proud of the tangible contribution they make to their school. Pupils love their diverse school community. They are highly respectful of people's different faiths, cultures and ways of life. Everyone is welcome and included here. Pupils have impressively mature attitudes. As one pupil said, 'You have to walk in someone else's shoes before you judge them.'

What the school should improve

• In a couple of subjects, the curriculum is not as precisely designed as in the strongest. This means that pupils are not always taught the most important knowledge well enough. While pupils achieve well, they could do even better. The school should ensure that all subjects are planned and delivered with the same high degree of precision.

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