Rockcliffe CofE School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 February 2023

Pupils enjoy school, are happy and feel safe. They are friendly and polite. They are respectful to and tolerant of those who may be different from themselves. A typical comment from pupils was: 'No matter how you look or how you want to be, you are always welcome in our school.' Leaders and teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Most pupils behave sensibly. The few pupils who find it difficult to manage their own behaviour receive the right support from staff. Lessons are rarely disrupted. Leaders deal with bullying and name-calling effectively. Pupils participate in cultural visits and adventurous activities in the local area and further afield. They look forward to visits to outdoor education centres where they can stay overnight. These build character and help pupils to learn about life in wider British society. Pupils look after one another. Older pupils take responsibility for younger pupils, for example through being reading buddies. Parents and carers of children in the early years typically commented on how well children flourish in the school. They said that staff are caring and inspire children. Pupils know that teachers expect them to work hard and present their work neatly. Leaders make sure that pupils who sometimes find learning difficult, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive effective support. Most pupils, as well as children in the early years, achieve well.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects where the revised curriculum has only recently been introduced, pupils' learning is not as deep as it is in other subjects. Leaders should ensure that the implementation of the curriculum is consistently strong across the full range of subjects.

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