Rye Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2023

Pupils are happy members of Rye Community Primary School. They talk positively about their lessons and the experiences they receive. Leaders know their pupils well, and this leads to warm and supportive relationships throughout the school. Leaders have high ambitions for their pupils and what they can contribute to their school. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about the 'I RESPECT' values of 'independence, resilience, equality, smart, partnership, effort, caring and compassionate, and truthful'. They know why these values are important and how they help to shape their inclusive and caring school community. Pupils behave well around the school and in lessons. Behaviour at social times is mostly calm and settled. Occasionally, there can be some disagreements during games, and behaviour can be a little more unsettled. While leaders have taken actions to improve this, it is not yet at the level they know it can be. Pupils feel safe at this school, and all confidently name adults they would speak to if they had concerns or worries. Bullying is rare, and pupils are certain that staff will resolve any issues quickly, if necessary.

What the school should improve

• In the past, the levels of persistent absence have been too high. This has meant that too many pupils missed out on their education. Leaders' actions have started to show impact in this area, and more pupils are now attending regularly. However, leaders must continue their work to identify and address the barriers that prevent pupils from attending regularly so that attendance continues to rise.
• Assessment is not yet well embedded in some foundation subjects. As a result, staff do not know what knowledge pupils have remembered over time. Leaders need to ensure that the foundation subjects have a systematic approach to assessment, similar to that established in early reading and mathematics.

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