Rushwick CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 January 2026

Pupils are happy at Rushwick Church of England Primary School. The inclusive culture of the school means everyone is made to feel welcome from the moment they enter the building. Leaders and staff make sure that pupils are ready to learn. They provide pupils with the right practical learning resources and targeted support, including pastoral support for those who need it. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, disadvantaged pupils and those known to social care, enjoy learning and generally achieve well. Year 6 pupils leave the school with the knowledge and skills they need for secondary school. In the rest of the school, including in the early years, pupils build secure foundations in reading and mathematics. In contrast, there are inconsistencies in the quality of pupils' writing. Some pupils make errors in spelling and handwriting. At times, curriculum activities are not aligned closely enough to pupils' different learning needs. In the early years, some activities are not sufficiently focused on what pupils are expected to learn. Relationships are warm. This helps pupils feel safe and feel that they belong. The school's values shape pupils' conduct. Most pupils demonstrate positive behaviour in lessons and during social times. Bullying is rare and any incidents are dealt with swiftly. Pupils attend school regularly. Pupils are responsible citizens. The school's therapy dog, for example, inspired pupils to raise money for a dog's charity. Pupils demonstrate respect and tolerance of others. Clubs such as netball and yoga promote mindfulness and healthy lifestyles. Since the previous inspection, the school has experienced significant leadership and staffing changes. The new leadership team, alongside the trust and diocese, has steadied the school with determination. They acknowledge that staff would benefit from training that would refine practice and raise pupils' achievement further.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue their work to raise pupils' achievement in writing by strengthening the teaching of writing, spelling and handwriting so that it is delivered consistently across all year groups, including in the early years. • Leaders should ensure that curriculum activities are well matched to pupils' different learning needs and build purposefully on what pupils already know and can do so that all pupils make the gains they should across the curriculum. • Leaders should ensure that all activities in the early years have a clear learning intention and are designed to deepen children's learning and development. • Leaders, supported by the trust, should sharpen the professional learning offer so that it builds staff expertise in priority areas and enables them to address gaps in pupils' learning more quickly.

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