Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

Pupils enjoy attending this warm, welcoming and happy school. They are cared for by staff who know them well. This makes them feel safe and valued. Pupils know if they have any worries there will always be someone on hand to listen and help. Pupils develop strong friendships. They understand the importance of being kind to each other. The school is ambitious for all pupils. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum ensures pupils learn a broad range of subjects. Pupils are motivated and talk excitedly about their learning. In lessons, they listen carefully to their teachers and work hard. All pupils, including those in the early years, follow the effective school routines. They show good conduct at all times. The school provides a varied and high-quality set of personal development experiences. Many are through the 'Tudor Life Enrichment' passport. All pupils learn to play tennis and the violin. They take part in a performance at the local theatre. Pupils appreciate having additional responsibilities and leadership roles. Those who are part of the 'Rainbow of Hope' committee are proud of how they help improve school. For example, they raise money to provide board games for wet playtimes.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, leaders have not yet developed an effective approach to checking how well pupils have learned the intended curriculum. This means that in these subjects, assessment does not precisely identify whether pupils secure the knowledge leaders expect them to. Leaders should ensure that assessment is effective in identifying what pupils know and remember and use this information to prepare them for the next steps in their learning.

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