Yeoford Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 June 2022

Yeoford Community Primary School is a small, happy school. It is a place where everyone is valued and cared for. Staff build close relationships with pupils and their families. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said of the staff, 'They go above and beyond for the pupils.' Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. Well-trained staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This enables all pupils to follow the full curriculum. Pupils behave well in class. They listen carefully to their teachers and work hard. Pupils are polite and respectful. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that staff will listen carefully if they do raise a concern. As a result, pupils feel safe at school. The school's values emphasise doing well academically while growing as individuals. This includes learning to look after each other. Pupils demonstrate this in how they interact positively with others. There are plenty of activities to develop pupils' interests and talents beyond the school day. Pupils enjoy being part of school sports teams and value outdoor activities as part of residential trips. Leaders also ensure that pupils learn about different cultures.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers do not check on pupils' learning effectively. In these subjects, teachers do not clearly understand whether pupils have acquired the essential knowledge needed for future learning. Leaders must ensure assessment systems are aligned closely with the curriculum so that pupils' misconceptions are identified quickly. Leaders then need to ensure that this approach is consistently implemented and embedded.

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