Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 October 2023

Settrington All Saints' Church of England Primary is a small school with a big heart. Kindness, care and happiness are evident throughout the school. Pupils are confident, happy, and proud to be part of the school family. They treat each other and all adults with respect and courtesy. Families value the school. One parent accurately described it as a 'sanctuary of kindness, consideration and inclusivity.' Pupils enjoy learning here. They listen to teachers and behave well in lessons. Behaviour in the playground can, at times, be boisterous. However, pupils are safe here. They are clear about what behaviour is acceptable and what is not. They follow the rules well. Adults listen and support pupils to solve any disputes using the school's nurturing approach. Pupils say there is no bullying in the school. The school's personal development curriculum is used effectively to broaden pupils' understanding of the world beyond the school gates. Visits to cities in the United Kingdom, and abroad, are used effectively to help pupils understand different lives and cultures. Pupils are encouraged to become 'courageous advocates' and speak up about things that are important to them. Through this work, pupils organise community events such as the harvest festival. The school's Christian values are reflected in the attitudes of the pupils. They use them to become responsible, respectful and active citizens.

What the school should improve

• Primary School 2
• Some pupils do not secure early reading skills quickly enough. As a result, they are not as ready for the next stages of learning to read as they should be. The school should ensure that the phonics programme is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils and any pupils who find reading challenging receive swift support.
• The school's curriculum, in some subjects, does not contain the precise knowledge that pupils should learn. This means that expected learning is not clear. The school needs to refine the curriculum further from early years to Year 6 and include the precise knowledge to be taught in each subject and year group. The school must ensure that staff plan learning which meets the varying needs of all pupils and supports them to build their knowledge progressively over time in all subjects.

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