West Borough Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

Leaders expect all pupils to behave well at all times. Pupils respond to these high expectations. They are polite and respectful and really care for each other. Relationships between pupils and staff are strong. Pupils know that staff quickly sort out any problems and do not tolerate bullying. The school's community code, 'Be kind, be safe, be responsible and embrace challenge!', is at the heart of everything staff do. Older pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school. As 'ambassadors', they encourage others to follow the school's code. Leaders promote pupils' personal and academic development well. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils are highly motivated. They like to work hard and achieve well. Children in the early years are enthusiastic about their learning. Children start to learn to read, write and work with numbers as soon as they join the Nursery. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said of the staff, 'They make lessons exciting. They genuinely care and want the best for all children.'

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, teachers do not accurately capture what pupils know and can do. This means that, at times, teachers attempt to move learning on before pupils are ready. Leaders must continue to develop and implement a consistent approach to assessment in every subject so that next steps in learning are successfully supported.

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