Ubley Church of England Primary School

Overview

Ubley Church of England Primary School is described as a “welcoming and caring place to learn” where pupils “flourish” within an “inclusive and warm ethos.” The report highlights that the school is “led with kindness and compassion,” fostering strong community ties and high expectations for every pupil’s success.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from an “ambitious, purposeful curriculum” with “well sequenced” plans in most subjects, supported by “memorable experiences” like trips and visitors.
• Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils showing an “exceptional understanding of, and learn to respect, other lifestyles, faiths and cultures.”
• Reading provision is strong; leaders ensure children learn to “link letters with the sounds they make,” and effective support helps those falling behind to “catch up and keep up.”
• Staff provide “strong pastoral care” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “thrive” due to skilled adaptations.
• Relationships are “consistently positive,” with pupils being “polite and considerate,” resulting in learning that proceeds “without interruption.”

Areas to improve

• In “a few foundation subjects,” teachers do not use assessment “precisely enough to plan the next steps in pupils’ learning,” preventing pupils from developing the same depth of knowledge as in other subjects.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that systems to record staff suitability are “robust” and staff receive “high-quality training” to spot risks.