Weston Village Primary School

Overview: Weston Village Primary School is a vibrant and happy place to be, with pupils feeling safe and supported by friendly staff. The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum, and pupils demonstrate respect and enthusiasm in their behaviour and learning.

Strengths:

• Pupils feel safe and supported by friendly staff.
• The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Pupils demonstrate respect and enthusiasm in their behaviour and learning.
• The school provides a rich diet of opportunities for pupils to learn about diversity and make a positive difference to their school and community.
• Governors are knowledgeable and committed to the continued success of the school.

Areas to improve:

• Leaders do not keep a close enough check on the effectiveness of the support provided for a small number of pupils who struggle with reading.
• In a small number of subjects, teachers do not receive the clarity, guidance and support that they need to deliver the curriculums effectively.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and leaders ensuring that staff receive regular safeguarding training.