Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 November 2024

Pupils are rightly proud of their welcoming school. Leaders' expectations are high. Pupils rise to these both in their learning and conduct. Across the school, nurturing staff help pupils to feel happy, safe and well cared for. This builds an atmosphere of calmness and mutual respect. Pupils know that staff will listen to them and will support them to resolve their concerns. The sense of community and belonging is tangible here. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They relish opportunities to make a positive difference to the lives of others. For example, from the outset, younger children are linked with older 'buddies'. This approach supports children who are new to the school to form strong relationships with their peers. Pupils get along well. They enjoy positive interactions with their friends during playtimes and lunchtimes. The curriculum is ambitious and taught well. Staff have a deep understanding of every pupil and their individual needs. Children in the early years settle quickly and learn routines. They are given a wide range of opportunities to play, learn and develop. In lessons, pupils are keen to learn and their enthusiasm for topics is infectious. Pupils build detailed knowledge across the curriculum. They achieve highly, including in national assessments.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, the tasks and activities which pupils are given in lessons are not well thought through. Where this is the case, the activities do not align well enough to the intentions of the curriculum. This affects some pupils' learning. The school should ensure that staff provide pupils with well-considered activities and tasks which develop pupils' knowledge and skills across the curriculum.

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