Stambridge Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2023

Pupils are proud to attend Stambridge Primary School. Children in early years settle into school life quickly. All pupils across the school understand the high expectations for behaviour set for them. Pupils feel safe and happy. Pupils uphold the school values of respect and responsibility. Pupils contribute through the different leadership roles the school offers. These include running the library, acting as school ambassadors and being part of the eco-team. Pupils enjoy the wide range of opportunities offered to them, such as participating in visits to London, residential stays and local walks. This ensures that pupils are confident, mature and well prepared for the next stage of their education. All pupils, including children in the early years, behave well and respect each other. Pupils of all ages are focused and purposeful in lessons. Pupils feel confident that if they report a concern to a member of staff, it will be dealt with effectively. The school sets clear boundaries for what is acceptable and unacceptable conduct. Pupils pride themselves on working within these. They are also aware of the importance of keeping themselves healthy and safe, including when online.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have constructed a well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects. On occasion, however, it is not implemented well enough. This means that, in some lessons, the important steps of learning are not taught well enough in order to ensure pupils know more and remember more. Leaders need to check carefully and thoroughly how well pupils understand the planned curriculum, to ensure they develop their knowledge, vocabulary and skills. This will allow leaders to consider where further improvement can be made.

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