West Ashton Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Pupils aspire to demonstrate the school vision, to 'shine among them like stars', in all that they do. Pupils are polite, kind and well mannered. Adults know the pupils and their families well. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and positive. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe. The school, supported by the trust, is relentless in its drive to provide a high-quality education. Pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculum. They can recall key concepts in geography, for example, which helps them to 'think like a geographer.' Adults have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils are respectful towards adults and each other. They have positive attitudes to learning and are keen to contribute to class discussions. Pupils understand the importance of inclusion. They say there is never any form of discrimination. Pupils are adamant that they are all treated fairly and as an equal. Pupils enjoy opportunities to develop leadership roles. School librarians and house captains are proud of the positions of responsibility they have. Youth parliament and school parliament representatives are democratically voted. This supports pupils' understanding about the importance of fundamental British values.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively. This means that pupils have gaps in what they know and can do. This makes is difficult for pupils to build their knowledge. The trust needs to ensure that assessment is used to check pupils' knowledge and adapt learning so that pupils build on what they know, and any gaps are addressed.

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