Woodside Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 June 2022

Pupils are happy and safe at this school. They told inspectors that they enjoy learning and like discovering new things with their friends. Pupils form strong and trusting bonds with staff. They know that they can speak to any adult if they are concerned or worried. Pupils told inspectors that if bullying happens, it is quickly resolved. Staff expect pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to behave well and be respectful. As a result, the school is a harmonious and orderly place where pupils want to learn. Staff have high expectations of pupils' achievement. This includes those pupils who are part of Epping class, the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision), and children in the early years. This helps most children and pupils to learn well in a range of subjects. Pupils appreciate cultural diversity. They become active citizens who understand fundamental British values. Pupils are conscientious. They pick up litter and plant flowers in the community. Pupils also visit the elderly in a local residential home. Pupils enjoy participating in many after-school clubs where they pursue their interests and hone their sporting and artistic skills and talents. They organise events such as own clothes days and Easter egg hunts to raise money for charity.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, subject leaders do not have the subject knowledge they need to help teachers to improve how they deliver the curriculum. This means that the support they give to teachers is not as effective as it should be. Senior leaders should ensure subject leaders receive the training and guidance that they need to support teachers to deliver the curriculum more effectively in these subjects.
• In some subjects, leaders have not ensured that teachers have sufficient information about how well pupils are learning. This limits teachers' ability to design activities that help pupils to remember the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers' checks give teachers the information they need to inform future teaching.

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