Selborne Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils thrive at this school. Right from the start of the pre-school, they are known as individuals by staff. Pupils love their school and describe their teachers as kind and firm. They are expected to behave well and work hard. Pupils rise to this challenge, taking pride in their school community and achieving well. Respect is the backbone of this inclusive and vibrant school. Bullying is not tolerated. Pupils readily accept each other's differences. They know that their opinions matter to staff. There are a range of ways that pupils can make a positive difference to the school community. Roles such the school and eco councils, and church reps are important and valued. Pupils relish the recently extended extra-curricular offer. They love attending choir, band and sports clubs. These help to develop pupils' talents and interests well. Pupils benefit from exciting enrichment activities, such as visiting museums, residentials and outdoor learning. Pupils and their parents and carers note the many positive steps that the school has taken recently. They comment that the school's educational offer has strengthened. Parents wholeheartedly praise work of the school, describing how staff go above and beyond to ensure that their children flourish.

What the school should improve

• In a couple of subjects, the curriculum is not designed with the same degree of precision as in the strongest. In addition, staff do not have the same high level of subject knowledge in these less established subjects. Their expectations of pupils' work and achievement are lower than in the strongest subjects. This means that while pupils achieve well overall, in a couple of subjects, they could do even better. Leaders should ensure that all subjects are designed with the same degree of precision as the strongest and that staff are trained to deliver all subjects to an equally high standard.

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