Warley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 February 2023

This is a welcoming school where pupils are encouraged to aim high. There is a positive buzz in the classrooms, dining hall, corridors and playground. Pupils say learning is fun. They love their school and are proud of it. Kindness champions promote positive attitudes to friendship and play. They say when someone is praised 'the kindness gets passed on'. As a result, instances of bullying are rare, and pupils feel safe at school. Staff respond quickly to help pupils resolve any issues that arise. Staff have high expectations, to which pupils rise. Pupils are friendly and respectful, both to each other and to the adults. They behave well and are enthusiastic about their learning. They enjoy a challenge. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The school's programme of wider opportunities is extensive. Pupils can have their say by being part of the student council or 3Es committee (environment, economics, ethics). Older pupils can become house captains. There are many and varied extracurricular clubs. Trips to places like the Tower of London or a local wildlife park give pupils rich experiences and enhance their learning. Regular 'welly walks' teach them a love of nature.

What the school should improve

• Expectations of pupils' writing are not consistently high across all subjects. Sometimes errors and misconceptions are not addressed, so some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers' expectations of pupils' writing are consistently high and errors are corrected, regardless of the context or subject. This is so that standards continue to rise and pupils achieve well in all aspects of their work.

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