Woodville Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils love school. A part of the reason for this is the variety of experiences available to them. They are eager to learn new ideas in lessons because staff make them relevant. For example, they explore how their current lives compare to those of people in the past. This clear connection helps pupils to learn more and remember new ideas. In most subjects, pupils achieve highly. They take pride in completing work well and trying their best. Pupils' workbooks show their progress. For example, the youngest children develop their ability to form letters correctly. Additionally, over time, older pupils use more complex grammar. Pupils, including the youngest children, listen well in lessons. This is because teachers encourage and praise them. Pupils exhibit good behaviour and staff maintain high expectations. During playtimes, pupils are considerate of each other. Pupils like to have extra responsibilities. Many do so. For example, some are play leaders and help to organise games during break times. Others are role models and show visitors around the school. These opportunities help pupils to learn that they can be helpful members of the school community.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, the school has not defined clearly the specific knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn from the early years to Year 6. As a result, teachers do not have sufficient information about how to teach these subjects effectively and pupils do not learn all the knowledge they need to be ready for their next stage. The school should ensure that the knowledge and skills that pupils should learn are identified clearly in all subjects and that staff have the information and guidance needed to teach all subjects well.

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