Seaton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 June 2024

Seaton Primary School is a happy place to be. The motto 'proud of who we are' permeates through the school. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and considerate of others. They learn about and celebrate difference to ensure everyone is included. Pupils are keen to come to school and attend well. The school has high expectations for all pupils to succeed. Through an ambitious curriculum, pupils learn well. This begins in the early years where children get off to a strong start. Across the school, staff build positive relationships with pupils. This helps pupils feel safe. They know they can rely on staff to look after them. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences. Visits are carefully planned to enhance the curriculum. For example, in science, pupils visit the 'Norman Lockyer Observatory' to enrich their understanding of space. Pupils share that residentials help to develop their independence and face their fears, such as heights. They know they make a difference to their school. Pupils are keen to take on leadership roles such as school councillors and Reception buddies. The school is part of the Seaton community. For example, pupils read to members of the community in the local café.

What the school should improve

• In a small minority of subjects, the school has not identified the knowledge pupils need to learn with enough precision. As a result, some pupils have gaps in knowledge and so do not build on what they have learned before. The school must ensure the precise knowledge is identified within these subjects and assessment is used with rigour to check pupils are learning the curriculum well.

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