Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

There is a warm and welcoming culture at Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School. Staff know all pupils well and offer them the support that they need. Pupils now learn an ambitious curriculum because of leaders' work to develop this. Some pupils take on additional roles and responsibilities. For example, older pupils read to younger pupils and run lunchtime clubs. Some pupils grow their own food and sell this in the local market. Examples such as this emphasise the strong sense of involvement with the local community. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that staff care about them. Pupils know who to go to if they have any worries. Many parents and carers appreciate the open and approachable communication they receive about their children. Typically, pupils behave well in lessons. Most listen carefully and work hard. They have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils know what bullying means and say that it does not happen. If bullying were to happen, pupils know what to do to receive the support that they need.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not use what they learn from assessment well enough. As a result, pupils do not build securely on what they have learned before. Leaders should ensure that teachers' use of assessment supports pupils to know and remember more over time.

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