Thorney Island Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Pupils are proud to attend this inclusive and harmonious school. Pupils value learning and are eager to achieve well, knowing their teachers have high expectations of them. Pupils love their school and enjoy learning new things alongside their friends. They work hard and take pride in their achievements, including those beyond the school gates. They live out the school's values because they are woven into every aspect of school life. Pupils are taught the life skills they need to succeed in modern Britain. For example, they learn to be tolerant, respectful and accepting of others. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school. Leaders set high standards for behaviour. They teach pupils to be caring, thoughtful and kind. Leaders, together with staff, deal with bullying effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. There are warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils hold staff in high esteem. Pupils know whom to approach if they are ever worried or need support. Pupils benefit from an extensive programme to enhance learning and their personal development. For example, they are encouraged and supported to broaden their experiences by joining some of the wide range of clubs and sporting opportunities.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, pupils do not learn as well as they could. In the past, curriculum plans were not sufficiently well designed, which led to gaps in pupils' learning. Recently, leaders have introduced revised curriculums. Leaders need to ensure that their ambitious curriculum plans are effectively implemented and check that pupils know and remember more across the whole curriculum.

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