Tickenham Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 October 2023

Pupils are proud to attend Tickenham Primary School. They describe the school as a welcoming place, where there are lots of things to do. Pupils understand how the 'Tickenham way' helps them to be kind, respectful and to work hard. Parents speak highly about the school's 'family feel' and the positive start children make. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils are polite and courteous. They are keen to demonstrate the school's 'gem powers'. Pupils understand how they help them to stay focused and to behave well. This starts in the early years where children are eager to learn, listen to instructions carefully and show high levels of respect to one another. Pupils feel safe. They value the positive relationships they have with staff. Pupils trust that adults will listen to them. They say that staff are there for them if they need to share any worries. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer to them, such as book club and choir. They are proud to become house or sport captains and members of the school council. Pupils say these roles help everyone to work as a team and make the school a better place.

What the school should improve

• The school does not know what impact the intended curriculum is having in some subjects. As a result, they are unclear how well pupils build their knowledge. The trust must ensure that they have precise information about how effectively the curriculum is taught and how well pupils learn.

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