Wetwang Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2023

Wetwang Church of England Primary School is much smaller than the average-sized primary school. It is a friendly, welcoming school where pupils are cared for, happy and safe. The school's vision of 'learning and growing in the love of God' spreads through this small village school. Pupils behave very well and have a good understanding of the school rules. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, pupils say that adults deal with it quickly and effectively. Staff teach pupils about different types of bullying, so that they know how to recognise this if it happens. Pupils enjoy school and have positive attitudes. They talk eagerly about visits to The Deep aquarium, MKM football stadium and Go Ape. Visitors to school support pupils' wider development. Pupils have learned about Braille, hedgehog rescue and birds of prey. The school provide pupils with opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities such as JAM (Jesus and Me), debating, cooking and sports clubs. These experiences widen pupils' horizons and develop their interests. Children in early years make a good start to their school journey. Adults establish warm and positive relationships. These relationships help children to feel safe, happy and confident. Leaders at all levels have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff know the pupils well and this contributes to them achieving well.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, leaders have not broken down the most important knowledge that they want pupils to know into precise, small steps. Teachers are not as clear about what they are teaching and when, or what pupils are required to know and remember. Leaders should ensure that the long-term aims of the curriculum are broken down into small steps, so that teachers know what to teach and can check that pupils have learned the intended curriculum.
• Pupils know that it is important to respect everyone in the community and the wider world. However, they do not remember enough about other faiths and cultures. Leaders should develop strategies to help pupils better remember this aspect of the curriculum.

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