Stonegate Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 March 2023

Pupils feel happy and safe in the nurturing environment that leaders provide. Supportive relationships are a feature of this school. Pupils know they are valued. Leaders strive for pupils to develop a 'love of learning for life'. The school's values of 'friendship, trust, respect and courage' are lived by all. The school is at the heart of the community. Here, pupils also behave well consistently and the school is calm and orderly. Bullying is very rare. Pupils rightly trust adults to listen and resolve any worries. Leaders promote an inclusive culture. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the help they need to learn well. Leaders' ambitious expectations for all pupils to achieve well are met. Leaders provide a range of clubs to develop pupils' interests and talents. Pupils enjoy learning outside through forest schools. A wealth of visitors, trips and projects within the local community and further afield enable pupils to develop their understanding of the wider world and how to be active citizens. Pupils are proud to contribute to the wider life of the school. Parents and carers are highly positive about the school. They appreciate the experiences that the school provides beyond the academic.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the knowledge that pupils need to learn and the order in which they should learn it is not yet identified precisely enough. This means that pupils do not always develop detailed learning across the curriculum. Leaders should continue to implement their development of the curriculum. This should also include ensuring that teachers match learning activities and assessment more closely to the intended learning.

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