Shobdon Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Pupils achieve very well at Shobdon Primary School. It is a welcoming school which sits at the heart of the community. Pupils and adults build strong relationships. The school's vision lies at the heart of its work. Pupils 'value education and value each other.' Pupils take on meaningful leadership roles in the school. They value having the opportunity to make a difference. For example, school librarians promote the importance of reading to younger pupils. They organise the library to encourage other pupils to borrow books and build a love for reading. Pupils feel valued and state, 'we have a voice and the adults listen.' The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils meet these expectations, demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. They are polite and well- mannered. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school. Pupils respect each other. They celebrate the fact that everyone is different. Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive village school. Pupils feel safe in school and learn how to stay safe online. They feel confident to share any worries with trusted adults in school. There is a culture of support and kindness to others. One pupil stated, 'everyone knows and looks after each other at Shobdon.'

What the school should improve

• In some subjects pupils are not consistently able to recall their prior learning. When this is the case, they are not able to connect what they are currently learning with what they have learned previously. The school should ensure that, as the curriculum is embedded, pupils are consistently able to recall prior learning in all their subjects so that they can deepen their understanding across the full breadth of the curriculum.

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