Southam Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 July 2022

Pupils enjoy learning in this happy and welcoming school. They say that they feel safe. Vigilant staff care for pupils well. Pupils thrive on the experiences that staff offer. Pupils enjoy visits to theatres and taking part in a range of clubs. They look forward to attending more activities as the school gets back to its pre-pandemic richness. Staff expect pupils to behave well around school, and pupils step up to this expectation. They look out for each other. In lessons, pupils show that they want to learn. They listen carefully to staff. They are quick to get on with their learning. Staff support pupils who need extra help to manage their behaviour well. Lunchtimes and breaktimes are well organised. Pupils play with a range of equipment and resources. They play well together. Pupils make sure that they include their classmates in their activities. Pupils say that bullying is very rare. If it does occur, staff take it very seriously and deal with the incident effectively. Pupils learn well through a wide range of subjects. The curriculum is well planned. Leaders know that refinement in some topics will help pupils retain more knowledge.

What the school should improve

• In some topics, leaders have not made clear what specific knowledge must be taught and what all pupils need to learn. This means that in some lessons, pupils, particularly those who struggle to retain information, are not securing the most important knowledge in their long-term memory. Subject leaders need to ensure that teachers know exactly what knowledge to teach and when.

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