The Grange Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2023

Pupils are happy at this welcoming and inclusive school. One parent summed up the views of many, saying, 'My child simply bounces into school each morning.' Pupils talk with confidence and enthusiasm about their school values, 'The Grange Way', which helps them to make good choices in all that they do. They know that there is always someone to talk to and that staff will resolve any worries quickly, including any concerns about bullying. This strong culture of care helps them to feel very safe. Pupils take learning seriously. They are ambitious. Pupils talk confidently about how they will use their developing knowledge and skills in the future. Right from the start of Reception, pupils know that staff will support them to be successful. They recognise the high expectations that staff have for both their academic and pastoral development, which are met. The school's inclusive ethos means that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do well. All achievements are celebrated meaningfully, and all pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities. Pupils are proud of the responsibilities they take on, such as their work as reading and mental health ambassadors.

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn over time. As a result, pupils are not building their knowledge as well as they could be in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that staff have sufficient guidance about what pupils need to learn and remember, including how component knowledge builds over time in all subjects.

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