Watermoor Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 May 2025

Pupils like attending this school. They value the opportunities to lead such as becoming house captains, 'play leaders' and librarians. They are proud that the current Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cirencester Junior Town Council are pupils at the school. These opportunities teach them about democracy and being part of an organisation. Pupils understand and live out the school's vision of 'flourishing'. They show care and consideration towards one another. Pupils keenly take part in a range of activities that help them grow, for example playing the piano on the playground to celebrate music. The school has raised its expectations of pupils both academically and in their conduct. It expects pupils to achieve well. Pupils enjoy their learning and learn well from the moment they join the school. Behaviour at the school is calm. Leaders have high expectations of how pupils should behave, and pupils live up to these. Conduct around the school and in lessons is good; pupils concentrate hard and do their best. Bullying occurs very rarely. Pupils know that if they have concerns, they are confident staff will promptly respond. Pupils, parents and staff say that behaviour is good.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment effectively enough to check what pupils have learned and to address any gaps in understanding. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge that prevent them from developing a secure understanding in these subjects. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment consistently well across all subjects so pupils learn well across the curriculum.

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