Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Each pupil in this school receives the education and wider development that allows them to, as the school would put it, 'let their light shine'.

The school's Christian values permeate through all the work the school does. This is a school in which pupils flourish. They feel safe and happy.

Pupils behave impeccably. They all know that it is their responsibility to set the tone. They understand that they are the role models who will guide younger pupils.

Pupils make highly positive contributions to the wider life of school. Many of them sit on one of the 15 subcommittees of the school council. Others drive school-wide initiatives such as 'meat-free Mondays' and... the uniform recycling shop.

The academic education pupils receive is of the highest quality. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), get the support they need to achieve highly.

Children in the early years get off to the strongest start.

All children get the attention, care and education they need. This gives children the building blocks to be successful in future education.

Pupils, parents and carers recognise and value the exceptional education and wider development this school provides for pupils.

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

The curriculum is highly ambitious. It has breadth and depth so that all pupils, including pupils with SEND, have an opportunity to gain the knowledge and the skills that will set them up for future learning.

The subjects in the curriculum are highly connected.

For example, pupils learn about adaptations in science and at the same time they learn about biomes in geography. This logical ordering allows pupils to connect knowledge from different subjects. This makes their learning more memorable.

Pupils build a depth of understanding across the subjects they study. In computing, pupils learn about how networks send packets to communicate. They then apply this in later years to understand how e-commerce works.

Subject leaders understand how to monitor the curriculum. This ensures that the focus is always on pupils knowing and remembering more. Teachers are subject experts.

The time they receive for professional development allows them to constantly refine and improve the curriculum.

Teachers use assessment well to check that pupils are learning. They have the expertise to understand the most effective and efficient ways to help pupils retain knowledge for the long term.

The activities and resources used to present information are expertly matched to the curriculum. Pupils with SEND benefit from further adaptations to ensure they achieve well.

The school plans experiences to bring the curriculum to life.

This makes learning memorable and helps to develop pupils in a wider sense. Pupils visit the mosque as they study Islam. Pupils benefit from residential trips to Aylmerton, where they can carry out fieldwork and learn about coastal erosion.

Teachers are early reading experts. They take every opportunity to explore the vocabulary that children encounter in books. Books are closely matched to the sounds that pupils know.

Not only do children become fluent readers quickly, but they also develop strong language and communication skills. Older pupils continue to develop a love for reading. Carefully chosen class reads, such as 'The Unforgotten Coat', expose pupils to different genres.

These books also allow pupils to develop socially and morally.

The early years curriculum is expertly planned. Adults know the children well.

They use their knowledge of each child and the curriculum to ensure that play is purposeful and links closely to the knowledge they want children to acquire across all areas of learning. Children are well prepared to hit the ground running in a more formal education in Year 1.

The opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests go beyond what is expected.

Pupils take part in art club, science club and the choir, to name a few things. Play leaders make sure that lunchtimes have ample opportunities for pupils to develop new skills, such as archery and team-building. Pupils develop a strong understanding of fundamental British values.

They are well prepared to take their place as active citizens in modern Britain. The curriculum develops pupils' understanding of healthy friendships and different types of families. This is a truly inclusive school, which develops inclusive pupils.

Staff know that this is a unique school to work in. They are proud to work here. They report high levels of satisfaction and know their workload is well considered.

Those responsible for governance are determined to get the best for every pupil at this school. Their vision for this school is realised.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.