Wellesley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

Wellesley Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school. It sits at the heart of the community. The school has a clear vision for the education it wants to provide. Pupils embrace this and are passionate to 'aim high and reach for the sky!'. The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. It has been designed from early years through to Year 6. The school ensures the learning is well sequenced. It sets out the important knowledge that pupils need to learn over time. The school has high expectations for how pupils behave. Pupils meet these expectations and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Pupils celebrate difference. They state that everyone is welcomed and respected in Wellesley. Pupils are polite and respectful. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school. The school prioritises pupils' well-being and safety. Staff form positive relationships with pupils. As a result, pupils feel happy, safe and valued. They can talk to trusted adults if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils of all ages play well together. As one pupil stated, 'Everyone can play together in an inclusive environment.' Pupils show care and consideration towards each other. Playtimes and lunchtimes are enjoyable for all.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, assessment is not used with enough precision to check what pupils know and remember. As a result, some pupils struggle to recall prior learning. They do not build their knowledge well over time. The school needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively across all subjects and use this information to adapt future learning. This will help pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding across the full breadth of the curriculum.

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