South Tawton Primary School

Overview: South Tawton Primary School is a good school where pupils are proud to belong and feel valued as individuals. Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, and pupils' conduct is of a high standard. They are eager to learn and show determination in meeting leaders' expectations.

Strengths:

• Pupils are proud to belong to the school and feel valued as individuals.
• Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils.
• Pupils' conduct is of a high standard.
• Pupils are eager to learn and show determination in meeting leaders' expectations.
• Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
• Pupils with SEND achieve well and have helpful targets that support their learning well.

Areas to improve:

• Pupils do not remember their learning in some foundation subjects as well as they could. They find it difficult to talk about their previous learning. Leaders need to ensure that the key knowledge pupils need to know is identified and sequenced so that pupils know more and remember more.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils feel safe and know how to keep safe online. Leaders deliver safeguarding training that helps staff to spot possible signs of abuse, and staff record concerns with accuracy.