Warcop CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 November 2022

Pupils are proud of their school and keen to learn. Pupils feel safe. They said that teachers are kind and caring. Parents and carers typically commented that staff are welcoming and willing to help. Pupils enjoy playing and learning in the outdoors. They have lots of exciting play equipment, such as the outdoor gym and running track. This helps them to be active and healthy. Pupils love singing and taking part in performances. Pupils in Year 6 take their responsibility for looking after children in the early years very seriously. They help them settle into school routines, particularly at breaks and lunchtimes. Pupils know that leaders and teachers expect them to work hard, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well and take real pride in their work. Pupils respond positively to leaders' high expectations of behaviour. Pupils have a mature approach to learning. They are polite, courteous and friendly. Pupils know that bullying is not acceptable. Adults deal with any incidents effectively. Pupils take part in a wide range of activities after school, such as football, performing arts and cooking. Pupils also participate in interesting trips and visits, including a residential visit to London. Pupils share their individual interests through organising clubs at lunchtime.

What the school should improve

• In those subjects forming part of a half-termly topic, teachers sometimes do not concentrate sufficiently on the subject-specific knowledge that pupils need to learn. Consequently, pupils' depth of knowledge and understanding is not quite as strong as in other subjects. Leaders should ensure that activities in topic-based work focus on the precise, subject-specific knowledge and skills set out in the school's curriculum.

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