St Richard's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 March 2023

Pupils are happy to attend at this welcoming school. Leaders expect the best from all pupils. Staff encourage pupils to follow the school's values carefully, including showing respect and compassion. Staff and pupils show high levels of respect towards each other. Pupils get off to a great start in their education here. Pupils' extremely positive attitudes to their learning extends beyond the classroom. Staff help pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour. Leaders sort out any concerns, including of bullying, quickly. Staff make sure that pupils are kept safe and well looked after. Leaders plan wide-ranging opportunities to enrich pupils' experiences. Pupils relish the chance to get involved with leadership opportunities. These include joining the eco council and taking on roles as anti-bullying ambassadors and prefects. Older pupils support the youngest ones at lunchtimes. Pupils said there is always something interesting going on, including through visits and workshops. Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive and the improvements made in recent years. They hold the school in high regard. Many parents typically commented that the school ensures children achieve well and enjoy learning.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, leaders' curriculum thinking does not make clear the precise content they want pupils to know and revisit. This means that pupils do not gain the depth of understanding in these subjects as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that in all subjects, they identify the components of essential knowledge that pupils need to know and remember.

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