Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Pupils are polite and well-mannered. They are eager to learn. This includes when they try something new or tricky. Pupils are proud of their own and each other's achievements. Pupils behave well. They know the school's routines and leaders' expectations. Pupils show respect for each other and for the adults in the school. The school is a calm and orderly place. Pupils feel safe. Parents believe that staff know their children well. Pupils say that while they may have 'little fallouts' with friends, there is no bullying. Pupils are confident to speak out if they see someone treated unfairly. They trust adults working at the school to help them if they share a problem. A highlight of the school day is an opportunity for pupils to read to Harry, a therapy dog. Pupils enjoy attending regular sporting events and a wide range of after-school clubs. They know how to be physically and mentally healthy. Staff nurture pupils' talents and interests successfully. For example, pupils in Years 3 and 4 learn to play musical instruments. They learn important life skills, such as money management, when they make and sell crafts at the 'winter fayre'.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment to reflect on and adapt the curriculum sufficiently well. This means, sometimes, pupils cannot build on prior learning. Leaders need to ensure teachers use assessment to reflect on and adapt the curriculum so that pupils know and remember the curriculum's essential knowledge and vocabulary.
• In some subjects, the role of the subject leader is less well developed. Some subject leaders do not have the knowledge and skills required to ensure staff deliver the curriculum well. Leaders need to develop the role and expertise of subject leaders to ensure that the curriculum helps pupils learn important content well.

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