Norwell Church of England Primary School praised for core values as Ofsted confirm it remains a good school

A village school where respect for each other is placed at the heart of learning has been praised for the core values it teaches.

In June, Ofsted carried out a routine inspection at Norwell Church of England Primary School to confirm that it remains a good school, after it last received the grading in 2019.

The school is described as being a happy place by parents and carers, where pupils feel safe and respected, and issues are dealt with immediately.

Inspectors highlighted the values of ‘love, forgiveness, respect, hope, generosity, truthfulness and honesty’ which underpin the school’s ethos and vision.

Pupils are also thoughtful and respectful towards each other, with older pupils leading by example.

Personal development was described as being a strength, and the school has high expectations of every pupil, whose behaviour is often exemplary.

Reading is prioritised at the school, with children quickly learning to read and by the end of year one can read with fluency. Teachers also deliver phonics lessons consistently and provide effective support for pupils who find reading difficult.

The school has also reviewed and improved subject curriculums during the last 18 months, with a marked improvement in the quality of maths lessons. Cultural opportunities also help to enhance academic learning.

Staff are adept at checking, and addressing any gaps in pupils’ knowledge, and helping them to feel confident.

However, it was highlighted that the school is not fully effective in checking what pupils know in some recently revised subjects and that assessment practices are not well enough developed.

This means that teachers cannot know for certain what pupils have learned and remembered.