Wolverham Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 June 2026

Pupils are celebrated as individuals at Wolverham Primary and Nursery School. The school embodies a welcoming culture where staff know, value and nurture each pupil. Pupils benefit from a safe environment, where kindness and respect shape daily life. This is a place where everyone feels included. Staff have high aspirations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, who make positive progress from their starting points. Pupils’ attainment at the end of key stage 2 aligns with national expectations. By the time they leave Year 6, pupils, including those who face barriers to their learning, achieve well and are ready to move on to secondary school. Pupils are friendly and confident. Most are eager to attend school every day. Pupils listen attentively in lessons and strive to uphold the school’s values. For example, their community value is exemplified by the fact that pupils' artwork is part of an exhibition at a local theatre. Pupils on the school council recently used their voice to change a school social event, demonstrating collective power and courage to make changes. In addition, pupils are taught the importance of their mental health. They enjoy their 'wellbeing Wednesdays' where they focus on understanding and managing their emotions. Pupils feel safe because they trust that staff will deal swiftly and effectively with any unkind behaviour and incidents of bullying that arise. Leaders also focus on pupils’ personal development, providing trips and visits to give pupils rich experiences and memories. Pupils share stories of their trips to a local dairy farm and outdoor activity centres with excitement and enthusiasm. Leaders also provide opportunities for pupils to learn outdoor skills such as bushcraft and orienteering. This helps pupils to learn how to communicate effectively with each other to solve problems.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to strengthen the early years curriculum, including early reading, so that children are better prepared for Year 1.
• Leaders should continue their work to improve pupils' achievement, to help pupils to make meaningful links between subjects and deepen their knowledge across the curriculum.

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