St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

Pupils at Great Eccleston Copp are proud to live by the school's values. They are polite and respectful towards adults and each other. They are keen to take on responsibilities such as being Christian ambassadors, head pupils and prefects. Pupils are happy at school. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour from the early years through to the end of Year 6. Pupils follow the school rules. They walk sensibly around the building and settle to their work well. Pupils work hard to meet the high expectations that leaders and staff have of their academic achievement and personal development. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in many subjects. Pupils feel safe at school. Pupils are confident that leaders will deal with any worries that they have. Any rare incidents of bullying are dealt with well. Pupils value the focus that leaders place on pupils' mental health. They understand the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise. Pupils value the enrichment opportunities on offer, such as gardening club and residential trips. Pupils are proud of their achievements, such as their recent football success.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils who find learning to read difficult do not get the help and support that they need. This means that these pupils do not build their phonics knowledge as quickly as they should. Leaders should make sure that those struggling readers catch up quickly so they develop fluency and confidence as early as possible.
• In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not deliver the curriculum as intended. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that in these subjects, teachers devise lesson activities that enable pupils to build up their knowledge securely over time.

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