Yeo Valley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

Pupils are proud to come to this welcoming and inclusive school. The warm and caring environment provides a safe space for the pupils to flourish. Leaders ensure that they have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils mostly live up to these expectations, developing positive attitudes to learning, engaging well in tasks and focusing on their work with resilience and determination. Despite the work of leaders and other staff, however, too many pupils are still persistently absent. Relationships between adults and pupils are central to the school ethos. Leaders have developed a culture where all can thrive in the calm and purposeful school environment. Pupils respect staff and each other. As a result, pupils behave well in lessons and the playground. Pupils say there is very little bullying. When it does happen, they say that adults are usually quick to resolve any issues. Leaders have ensured that the curriculum for arts subjects is well thought through and sequenced. As pupils progress upwards through the school, they learn to play instruments and compose music. Pupils showcase their talents through performances in Exeter and London.

What the school should improve

• Currently, the curriculum is not fully embedded in all subjects. As a result, pupils do not develop a deep understanding of the knowledge they need to be successful in some subjects. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is securely and consistently embedded across the school so that pupils develop a deeper understanding over time.

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