Waterville Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Staff and pupils are proud to be part of this warm and welcoming school. Staff are aspirational and have high expectations for pupils. As a result, pupils achieve well by the time they leave the school at the end of key stage 2. This is particularly true for disadvantaged pupils. The school's RESPECT values are demonstrated by pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis. The school is calm and purposeful. Pupils strive to be chosen as one of the 'Respectables' in the weekly celebration assembly. They enjoy the sense of pride they feel when their efforts are recognised. Good attendance is prioritised. The school has robust procedures to check pupils' rates of attendance. It acts swiftly to address any barriers to attendance. Staff are warm, kind and nurturing towards the pupils. In return, pupils show good manners and consideration to both adults and their peers. Pupils make positive choices and behave exceptionally well, both in lessons and when moving around the school. Some pupils take on additional responsibilities in the school. Roles such as the 'mini police' help pupils to develop their character and leadership skills. Parents and carers very much value the work of the school and the difference it makes to their child's education. One parent represented the views of many by saying, 'I can't speak highly enough of Waterville Primary.'

What the school should improve

• In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not yet clearly defined the key knowledge pupils need to learn. Where this is the case, teaching does not focus on key knowledge, and the school is less able to check how well pupils have learned important ideas. The school should work with staff so that important knowledge is prioritised across all subjects and to better check pupils build deep knowledge and skills across all areas of the curriculum.

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