Vicarage Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils excel at this ambitious school where everyone works to deliver the school's guiding principle 'Be the best you can be'. Teachers and leaders help pupils to become knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what they learn across the curriculum. Pupils enjoy a range of special opportunities that leaders organise. For example, pupils attended a four-day poetry retreat to in the New Forest where they work with a poet to write their own poems. Leaders have the highest expectations of pupils' outcomes and behaviour, from the early years upwards. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. Pupils strive for excellence in their work, are extremely respectful in the way they treat adults and each other and show resilience in finding ways to resolve any issues. From the early years, children are encouraged to try their very best to succeed in their learning. Pupils' interests are developed by a wide range of extracurricular clubs on offer, including first aid, gardening, drama and rounders. Pupils relish the opportunity to take on responsibility. The school council hold an important place in the school. Members are well respected by their peers and take their responsibilities seriously, including coordinating donations to a local food bank and leading assemblies about mental health and anti-bullying.

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