Towcester Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils love coming to this school. A happy, exciting learning environment greets children from the Reception Year onwards. Everyone is welcome. Staff want every pupil to flourish academically, personally and socially - and pupils do. Pupils enjoy their lessons very much. They say that they are 'fun' and 'interactive'. They say that teachers explain things well and help them if they are unsure. Staff make sure pupils remember key knowledge so that they are ready for what is next. The curriculum is rich and relevant. Pupils find out about the history of shoemaking in Northamptonshire. They visit Silverstone racetrack. They quickly learn to read and enjoy lots of books, such as 'Nim's Island'. They work hard in class and leave well prepared for secondary school. Pupils behave well. From the early years onwards, they are taught to be kind and respectful. They enjoy getting rewards such as the 'Golden Mention'. Pupils feel safe and secure within the school community. Everyone comes together for assemblies and sings out the school's song with pride. They look after their school by watering the plants. The 'Tombles' collect litter in the community. Pupils explain that 'it's everyone's responsibility to be a role model'.

What the school should improve

• The leaders of some subjects are relatively new to their role. Some have not had sufficient opportunity to monitor the quality of their colleagues' pedagogy, for instance. Senior leaders should continue to give them time and support to undertake their role, so that they are highly proficient in developing and enhancing the professional quality of their colleagues' delivery of the curriculum.

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