Lewknor Church of England Primary School

Overview:

Pupils thrive at Lewknor Church of England Primary School due to its nurturing environment and strong community support. The school has high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour, which they respond to positively.

Strengths:

• The school has designed a curriculum that fits its pupils' needs well.

• Children in Reception benefit from a high level of adult support, ensuring a smooth start to school life.

• The school is strengthening its approach for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with pupils' needs well understood and pupils with SEND achieving well.

• Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful, helping all pupils meet the school's high expectations of behaviour.

• Personal development is a strength of the school, with pupils developing a strong understanding of fundamental British values.

Areas to improve:

• The school should continue to develop, embed and review the curriculum in line with its own ambitious aspirations, ensuring that assessing the impact on disadvantaged pupils is prioritised.

• The school should refine and finesse the provision for pupils with SEND to ensure that these pupils achieve their best outcomes.

Safeguarding:

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.