Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Overview:

Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are rightly proud of their welcoming school, and leaders' expectations are high. Pupils rise to these expectations in their learning and conduct, and the school has a strong sense of community and belonging.

Strengths:

• Pupils are proud of their welcoming school and behave exceptionally well.
• The school's sense of community and belonging is tangible, with pupils getting along well and enjoying positive interactions with their friends.
• The curriculum is ambitious and taught well, with staff having a deep understanding of every pupil and their individual needs.
• The provision for pupils' personal development is a strength of the school, with a well-planned character education and a range of after-school clubs.

Areas to improve:

• Sometimes, the tasks and activities which pupils are given in lessons are not well thought through, and do not align well enough to the intentions of the curriculum.

Safeguarding:

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.