Fleggburgh CofE Primary School

Overview

Fleggburgh CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and "known and valued as individuals." Staff demonstrate high expectations for learning and care deeply for pupils’ wider needs, fostering a culture where children trust adults to resolve worries. The school benefits from effective collaboration within a federation of schools, ensuring important knowledge is carefully planned and effectively taught.

Strengths

• Pupils become "fluent readers" through rigorous phonics checks and personalised support, with older pupils particularly valuing the library’s range of books.
• Staff address concerns "well before they become bullying issues," creating an environment where pupils learn to treat each other with "tolerance and respect."
• Leaders have established a "collaborative culture" that considers staff views on workload and well-being, while governors have taken effective actions to raise standards.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate support, with teachers using specific strategies to adapt learning effectively.
• Real-world experiences, such as farm visits and cathedral trips, deepen pupils’ understanding of key issues and link directly to classroom learning.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure teachers "check pupils’ prior knowledge and understanding carefully enough" so that learning activities build effectively on what pupils already know, rather than slowing progress.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is "at the forefront of everything they do" through safer recruitment, appropriate staff training, and diligent action on welfare concerns.