Cringleford CE VA Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils, regardless of their background, are included with warmth and kindness.

Their culture and the different languages they speak are celebrated. Pupils are proud of their diverse backgrounds. The school curriculum is thoughtfully constructed to reflect the school community.

Pupils benefit from this approach. They love learning and achieve well.

Pupils live out the school values of 'community, courage, and compassion'.

They know how these values guide and support them to make kind and respectful choices. Pupils typically behave well. Older pupils act as excellent role models to younger pupils around school.

A rich range of wider opportunit...ies enhance and further the curriculum. Pupils benefit from the different extra-curricular clubs and trips. These are thoughtfully planned alongside the curriculum and mean that pupils not only broaden their horizons but also further their learning through these wider opportunities.

The sporting offer for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is a particular strength.

Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles to ensure their voice is heard. School councillors, young interpreters and the culture council make meaningful contributions to school life.

Pupils develop their confidence and leadership skills in these valued roles.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school's curriculum identifies the knowledge pupils learn from early years through to Year 6. In developing the curriculum, the school have thought carefully about their community.

For example, the concept of 'migration' runs through the history curriculum because of its relevance to the multicultural experiences of its pupils. Pupils build their knowledge over time and typically achieve well across the curriculum.

Reading is at the heart of the curriculum.

Pupils start learning to read straight away. Trained staff deliver the programme well. Pupils read books matched to their stage in learning.

Any pupil at risk of falling behind is supported to keep up with their peers. As a result, pupils learn to read fluently. They achieve well as confident readers across the school.

Children in early years make a strong start. Routines and behaviours are established quickly. Children benefit from planned adult activities and child-led opportunities to further their learning.

A well-resourced environment provides lots of chances for independent learning. Adults check children's progress regularly to ensure all children achieve well. As a result, children are well prepared for Year 1.

The well-planned and resourced curriculum mean pupils learn well. Pupils respond positively to strong teaching approaches and make progress in their learning over time. However, occasionally, staff do not check what pupils have learned precisely enough.

This means that some pupils do not always build on their knowledge as securely as they could. The school is aware of this and already has plans in place to address any inconsistencies.

Clear systems to support pupils with SEND are in place.

These ensure staff gain a thorough understanding of pupils' needs. Plans are successfully put in place to remove barriers to learning. Most pupils with SEND access the full curriculum alongside their peers.

Some pupils are taught a more individual curriculum. For example, some pupils access 'fledglings' to gain bespoke social and communication support. The school ensures pupils get what they need.

As a result, pupils with SEND achieve well.

A clear behaviour policy ensures that expectations in lessons are known and followed well by pupils. Staff typically manage behaviour very effectively.

The school's 'JONK' values are known by everyone and guide the school's approach to promote effective learning behaviours. Pupils demonstrate these values in their high levels of focus and engagement in lessons.

Pupils' understanding of different cultures and beliefs is exceptional.

Pupils know the importance of being respectful. The school's carefully considered personal, social and health education programme is enhanced by special events, such as the recent 'day of welcome'. The cultural council organise different events, which celebrate the diversity of the community.

Pupils develop into well-rounded citizens. They leave exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Governors understand their duties well.

They are well trained and do regular checks to ensure they test out what is happening to improve the important aspects of the school. They provide strong support and challenge to school leaders. Parents value the close-knit school community and the many opportunities they are given to be part of their children's education.

Staff feel valued and proud to work at this school. They appreciate the support offered by school leaders around their well-being as well as the commitment to their ongoing professional learning.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

What does the school need to do to improve?

(Information for the school and appropriate authority)

• Occasionally, teachers do not check pupils' understanding carefully enough. As a result, some pupils' misconceptions are not identified or addressed as quickly as they might. The school should ensure that all teachers know how to check what pupils have learned so that they can build knowledge securely over time in all subjects.

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