The Abbey Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Parents and carers overwhelmingly agree that this a happy, caring and inclusive school in which pupils can learn. Staff and pupils live and breathe the school's community code, the '5Bs'. Pupils say that they feel safe. They know exactly who to turn to if they have any worries or concerns. Each pupil has a personalised 'hive of well-being'. This hive contains five people they have selected to turn to in school if needed. Staff always ensure that every child is listened to and valued. The aim of the school is for pupils to 'be all you can be, be yourself, be your best'. This starts with staff teaching clear rules and routines. This has led to a calm and purposeful environment. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are fully engaged in their learning. Pupils agree that bullying does not happen at the school. They understand what bullying is and would report it to staff if it happened. Pupils praise the school for being inclusive. They say that everybody is treated the same. The school offers pupils a range of clubs to develop their talents, such as 'Hot Shots'. Pupils understand the meaning of important British values. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers' subject knowledge is not yet consistently strong in all areas of the curriculum. This means that they are unable to teach the curriculum in its full depth. This occasionally hinders pupils' ability to know and remember more. Leaders should ensure that staff have the sufficient level of subject knowledge to teach the depth and detail of each subject with skill and confidence.
• On occasion, some teachers do not use assessment effectively to identify and/or address pupils' misconceptions. This means that pupils do not receive consistently clear feedback on their work and may not retain essential knowledge as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all teachers use assessment accurately and consistently, so that pupils understand and remember long term what they have been taught. How can I feedback my views? You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child's school, or to find out what other parents and carers think. We use information from Ofsted Parent View when deciding which schools to inspect, when to inspect them and as part of their inspection. The Department for Education has further guidance on how to complain about a school.

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