Standens Barn Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 July 2023

Pupils, and children in the early years, are happy and safe in this caring school. They talk confidently about 'being their BEST' (brave, enthusiastic, safe and thoughtful). They demonstrate these values in their excellent behaviour and the respect they show for each other. Pupils talk about the good relationships they have with their friends. Leaders, including trustees, have high expectations of the pupils. They strive for excellence in every respect. Teachers are ambitious for pupils and care about their achievements. Trust and school leaders are clear as 'one team' about the standards they expect. They work hard to make the curriculum and lessons interesting. As a result, pupils enjoy their learning and the breadth of subjects they study. They achieve well across the range of subjects. They develop technical language to talk about the knowledge they remember. Teachers plan trips and visits so that pupils can learn inside and outside the classroom. Pupils enjoy these trips and develop their knowledge of the subjects they study as a result. For example, they visit a shoe museum and a chocolate factory to extend their knowledge of design and technology within history.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teachers do not precisely match the tasks that pupils complete in lessons with pupils' existing knowledge. As a result, some pupils are not able to move their learning on at the most appropriate point. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the knowledge and strategies they need to help pupils move their learning on.

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