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About The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School
Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School is a small village school that has a huge impact. Pupils live and breathe the school's core values of respect, friendship, honesty, perseverance, responsibility and thankfulness.
They describe the school as 'the best school ever'.
The school has the highest expectations for all. It has created an environment where everyone gets the support they need to thrive.
Every pupil is known as an individual. Pupils value their learning. They work hard in lessons.
Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are excellent. They are respectful, well-mannered and polite. This has not happened by accident.
Staff model resp...ectful and positive relationships.
There are many roles and responsibilities on offer for pupils to contribute to the life of the school and the community. Pupils can be on the school council, be worship leaders or be a 'buddy' for a younger child.
Pupils enjoy these responsibilities and the charity work they do, knowing that they are 'supporting other people in the world'.
Parents and carers praise the education and care their children receive. A typical comment was: 'The school has high expectations of each child.
There is a friendly and supportive culture in which all children are valued, recognised and encouraged.'
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a highly effective curriculum. It is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The curriculum identifies the precise knowledge pupils should learn and when they should learn it. Teachers design activities which broaden pupils' experiences and deepen their insight.
Teaching is highly effective and inspires and motivates all pupils.
Teachers use their knowledge and skills to provide activities that enable pupils to apply what they already know, so that they achieve well. Teachers routinely check that pupils remember the intended learning and step in to support pupils if they find a new concept difficult.
In mathematics, pupils approach their learning with confidence.
They are fluent when using number. They often use technical mathematical language with ease. In lessons, there is a positive buzz of learning.
Pupils achieve highly in reading. Pupils of all ages are encouraged to develop a love of books. There are book 'train lines' in classrooms so that children can select books that interest them, such as picking a book from the 'Potter line', and there is a 'Hobbit hut' to encourage reading in the playground.
Teachers ensure that pupils read and share texts that explore diversity and different groups in society. This helps pupils to broaden their understanding of the wider world. Teachers and other adults have received training to ensure that they deliver the phonics programme well.
Pupils who struggle to learn to read get extra support and practice. The school is highly inclusive. Pupils with SEND receive strong support in lessons.
They are fully included in the life of the school. Pupils with SEND flourish. All pupils are encouraged to be the best they can be.
Children in the early years make an exceptional start to their education. The early years environment is inviting. Children settle well and develop their understanding of routines and expectations.
Staff form strong relationships with the children and care for them well. Teachers provide children with interesting activities. These engage children, allowing them to practise the skills they have learned and promote their development.
The personal development curriculum at Tydd St Mary is remarkable. The school wants to give opportunities to broaden pupils' horizons. The school has designed an enrichment programme that means all pupils experience memorable moments as part of the '30 things to do before I leave Tydd St Mary' checklist.
For such a small school, there is an ambitious range of extra-curricular activities available. Pupils have opportunities to further their talents and interests in areas such as sport, music, art and languages. Educational trips allow pupils to experience a variety of cultural activities, such as museum visits and visits to the beach.
The school is preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain. Pupils are very knowledgeable about fundamental British values, and they understand the importance of showing respect. They explain that everyone should be treated equally and they value being unique.
Pupils develop as respectful young citizens.
The school is very well led. The governing body and all staff work together in the best interests of all pupils.
The school staff feel well supported. They are extremely proud and happy to work at the school and be part of the 'Tydd school and community family'.
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