Thursby Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

Pupils are very proud of their school and feel happy and safe. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations for their learning. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They are keen learners. Pupils know that teachers expect them to work hard and do their best work. They take pride in presenting their work neatly and tidily. Leaders and teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know this, and lessons are rarely disrupted. Pupils are friendly, courteous and polite. They are respectful towards and tolerant of those who may be different from themselves. Staff deal with rare cases of bullying effectively. Pupils particularly enjoy working outdoors. Pupils take part in a range of cultural and adventurous activities, such as visiting museums, places of worship and an outdoor education centre. These build character and help pupils learn about life in wider British society. Pupils are very much part of the local community. They participate in local events, such as the recent Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Pupils raise funds for charities. Recently, they were thrilled when the Air Ambulance helicopter landed in the school field following their fundraising event. Pupils have an active elected school council. They take part in debates relating to current affairs. All this helps them understand democracy and citizenship.

What the school should improve

• In a very few subjects, the curriculum is at an earlier stage of development and pupils' learning is not quite as deep as it is in the remainder of the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that the implementation of the curriculum in all subjects matches the very best practice found in the school.

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