Stebbing Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 December 2022

Pupils are happy and safe at Stebbing Primary School. They enjoy the subjects they learn and the lessons they have. Pupils are eager to work hard to reach the high expectations all staff have of them. They love the opportunities leaders provide them to hold positions of responsibility. School councillors, house leaders and house captains relish their jobs and take them seriously. Pupils look after each other at school. Older pupils enjoy acting as 'buddies' for younger children in Reception. This helps the youngest children to develop confidence when they start school but also teaches older pupils how to be responsible. During lessons, most pupils behave well. Most also behave well during breaktime and lunchtime. Pupils know there are many adults they can talk to if they have worries. They know that these adults will help them with their well-being. Pupils are confident that on the rare occasions bullying happens, staff will be quick to deal with it. Pupils appreciate the many opportunities leaders give them to attend school clubs. They also value the wide range of trips and visits they have. These help to teach pupils more about the topics they learn in school.

What the school should improve

• In subjects other than English and mathematics, there is not an embedded approach to assessment. This means that in some subjects, teachers and subject leaders do not always have a clear understanding of what pupils know and can do. Leaders must ensure they establish a clear and consistent approach to checking pupils' learning so that teachers and subject leaders have an accurate view of what pupils know and can do in all subjects. They must then use these checks to adapt the curriculum appropriately.

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