Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School

Overview: Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School is a well-regarded institution with a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe and well cared for. The school has a high attendance rate and a calm, orderly environment, with pupils generally behaving well.

Strengths:

• Pupils are well cared for because leaders and staff know pupils well.

• Pupils are proud to be part of the school community and develop a sense of belonging.

• The school values help pupils learn how their own actions impact on others and develop into 'change makers'.

• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have full access to the richness of the school provision for personal development and wellbeing.

• Pupils are reflective about their own beliefs and respectful when discussing different religions and moral dilemmas.

Areas to improve:

• Pupils do not secure basic spelling, grammar, and handwriting at an age-appropriate level.

• The school does not consistently identify where gaps in pupils' knowledge exist, including for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.

• The quality of teaching across the school is inconsistent, with learning activities not consistently well matched to pupils' stage in learning.

• Teachers do not use their checks on what pupils know and remember of the curriculum to inform next steps in learning effectively.

Safeguarding: The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and/or those responsible for governance fulfilling their specific responsibilities and having established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.