Sundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2023

This is a thoughtful, nurturing and inclusive school. Every pupil is treated as an individual. They are genuinely loved and cared for. Staff develop strong relationships with the pupils and their families. They know each pupil really well. Pupils' uniqueness is celebrated and their different needs are well-supported. Pupils live up to the high expectations set by the school. Pupils behave positively throughout the school day. Younger children get the help they need, from staff and older pupils, to learn the routines of the school quickly and settle in well. The strong bonds between pupils of all ages mean that they get along and rarely fall out. Pupils have no concerns about bullying. Pupils enjoy learning. In the majority of subjects, they are developing a secure understanding of important knowledge and skills. They particularly enjoy the varied enrichment activities they experience, such as trips to museums and sporting tournaments. Pupils' mental health and well-being is a priority. If pupils have any worries or are feeling overwhelmed, they feel listened to and supported by staff. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Pupils learn how to manage their emotions, for example, learning breathing techniques to help them calm down.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always revisit prior learning and then check if pupils have secured this in their long-term memory. As a result, pupils are moved on to new learning before they are ready. Pupils also have some gaps in their understanding and find it difficult to build on what they have previously been taught. The school should continue to develop teachers' knowledge and expertise in these subjects to check what pupils know and can do. Primary School 3

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