Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 October 2023

Pupils feel valued and cared for. They listen intently during lessons and are incredibly respectful towards staff and each other. Older pupils are positive role models for the younger ones, for example during lunchtimes when they help to organise playground games. Pupils take great pride in their responsibilities. They enjoy roles such as reading ambassadors, sports leaders and school councillors. These roles help pupils develop confidence and independence. Pupils appreciate the many extra-curricular activities the school offers, such as football, creative writing and mindfulness clubs. Staff take a determined approach to helping pupils to develop their talents and interests. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), consistently benefit from the excellent opportunities that the school provides. Behaviour is exceptional. Pupils are impeccably polite to staff and visitors. Pupils manage their emotions well and settle quickly into school routines. This starts strongly in the early years and continues throughout the school. Pupils have highly positive attitudes to their education. Pupils celebrate diversity and their individual differences through memorable lessons and assemblies. Pupils feel safe. One pupil, whose comments summed up the views of many, said, 'You can really be yourself here, and no one will judge you.'

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as effectively as it could be. This means that some pupils have gaps in their understanding and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff further develop and share subject knowledge so that existing strong practice is consistent across the whole staff team, supporting all pupils to achieve highly in all subjects.

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