Rollesby Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 March 2024

Pupils like how teachers make learning enjoyable. Children in early years enjoy exploring all the interesting areas and activities that are set up for them. This includes the bug hotel. Older pupils talk with passion about what they read. They enjoy a wide variety of interesting and challenging books. The school has raised expectations about what pupils should learn. Pupils develop their knowledge and understanding in different subjects effectively. They achieve well in national tests and assessments. However, sometimes, they do not get enough opportunities to take their learning further. Everyone is supported to make friends, which makes pupils happy. Pupils behave well and listen attentively to their teachers. They form friendly relationships and treat each other respectfully. Teachers listen to pupils. Pupils get kind support with any worries. Staff will speak to families, where needed, and offer support. Pupils get lots of high-quality personal development opportunities. They build a strong sense of community through joint activities, such as the recent ice skating trip. Pupils also get lots of wider opportunities to pursue interests. They recently won the school games pentathlon competition. Pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) participated fully in this.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always extend or develop pupils' learning. As a result, some pupils do not always develop the depth of knowledge they might or fluency in applying this knowledge. The school needs to ensure that teachers routinely plan opportunities to extend pupils' learning so that they deepen pupils' knowledge, and develop their fluency consistently well.

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