Thorp Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils enjoy attending Thorp Primary School. They work and play happily with their friends. Leaders resolve any instances of bullying quickly. Pupils know that they can speak to their teachers if they have any worries or concerns. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Leaders provide pupils with a range of extra-curricular activities. These activities allow pupils opportunities to expand their range of experiences. For example, they can take part in competitive sports, or develop their singing talents. Pupils proudly carry out extra responsibilities with maturity. Sports leaders help their younger peers on the playground, while library monitors organise reading activities in the lunchtime library club. Leaders and staff have high expectations of the behaviour and achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are motivated by the silver and gold coins that they receive as recognition for their hard work and positive behaviour. They listen attentively to their teachers and work hard in the classroom. This helps pupils to achieve their goals.

What the school should improve

• In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders' refinements to the curriculum are at an earlier stage. Presently, some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that staff continue to roll out the revised curriculums, so that the gaps in knowledge that pupils have are addressed.
• In a small number of subjects, leaders' assessment procedures are less well developed than they should be. This means that teachers are not able to accurately gauge the precise knowledge that pupils know and remember. As a result, learning is not being built on as effectively as it could be. Leaders should continue to develop their systems to check pupils' learning. This should enable them to more effectively build on pupils' previous learning.

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