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Claydon Primary School near Ipswich retains good Ofsted rating eight years after last review




A school considered by pupils to be a special place to learn has retained its good rating in a recent watchdog inspection.

Ofsted said pupils at Claydon Primary School, near Ipswich, behave well, disruptions are low, and teachers maintain a high standard for learning, in an October review.

Its 484 pupils often get involved in extra-curricular activities that help them understand the needs of their local community, and parents appreciate the relationship between staff and students.

Claydon Primary School has retained its good rating by Ofsted. Picture: iStock (61193207)
Claydon Primary School has retained its good rating by Ofsted. Picture: iStock (61193207)

Lead inspector Steve Mellors noted school leaders have prioritised leading and have quickly built up a collaborative staff team.

He said: “From the start of early years through to year 6, leaders have identified what pupils need to learn and know and many training opportunities for staff.

“This means that staff have a secure understanding of how to teach the curriculum and meet the needs of the pupils they teach. Staff value the training and support they receive from leaders.

“Teachers regularly check what pupils remember and quiz their learning through skilful questioning, using this information to adapt planning or deal with misunderstandings students may have.”

However, plans for the curriculum are new and in some cases have not been fully developed, meaning staff are not fully aware of what pupils need to know.

Learning development is also strong, with reading being prioritised, with new approaches introduced to teach students to read.

However, a few pupils are not given books that match the sounds they know, which Mr Mellors noted could reduce confidence in reading fluently and confidently.

Children with special educational needs receive the right support.

Overall, the report said safeguarding at the school and teachers are trained well to to recognise concerns.

Mr Mellors added: "Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe through the curriculum.

"They know about the dangers they face when they are online and how to report any concerns to adults."

This was Claydon Primary School's first review since it became an academy in 2018.

Its last review was dated to July 2014, where it was also given a good rating.

The school is run by South Suffolk Learning Trust.

The Trust has been approached for comment.



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