Sedbergh Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Pupils' smiles show how much they enjoy school. They arrive each morning eager to learn. Children in the early years blossom in the stimulating environment leaders have created. They settle quickly into well-established routines. Pupils know that adults care about them. They know how to report any worries that they may have and are confident that staff will listen to their concerns. This helps them to feel safe in school. Pupils strive to live up to the high expectations that leaders have of them socially and academically. Pupils learn about other cultures and beliefs. They know how important it is to treat each other with understanding and respect. Pupils play happily with their friends at breaktimes. Any bullying, or hurtful comments, are dealt with appropriately by staff. Pupils behave well and work hard. This helps them to achieve well in a range of subjects. Older pupils have the opportunity to debate important issues as members of the South Lakes Pupil Parliament. Pupils work together to improve aspects of the local environment. They become responsible active citizens by fundraising for local and national charities. Pupils' confidence and resilience flourishes through the many opportunities leaders provide. Pupils enjoy the range of sports they can play and clubs that they can join. They proudly represent their school in local competitions.

What the school should improve

• In a very small number of subjects, teachers do not use assessment information effectively enough to make sure that pupils' learning builds on what they already know. This hinders progress for some pupils. Leaders should ensure that assessment information is used equally well in all subjects so that all pupils have the opportunity to achieve as well as they should.

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