A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘inadequate’ following a visit by Ofsted inspectors.
The inspection at Stoke Prior Primary School took place on 21st and 22nd September 2022.
The report from Ofsted said:
“In this small school, staff and leaders know the pupils and their families well. Pupils like coming to school and say that they feel safe. However, leaders have not done enough to make sure that all pupils are kept as safe as possible.
“Not all concerns are recorded in full or followed up by staff or leaders. This places pupils at risk of harm.
“Pupils say they enjoy their lessons. However, in some subjects, the curriculum is not well thought out. In these subjects, leaders have not identified what they want pupils to learn. In addition, they do not always check that teachers are teaching the right things.
“In lessons, pupils behave well. They are friendly and play well together during break and lunchtimes. Pupils understand what bullying is. It rarely happens, but if it does, teachers resolve it.
“Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular clubs on offer. From yoga to gardening, there is something for everyone and everyone can join in.”
The report went on to state:
“Leaders do not carry out some of their responsibilities well enough. This includes safeguarding. Leaders care about all pupils.
“However, they do not ensure that staff record all concerns they might have about a pupil’s well-being or safety. When concerns are recorded, leaders do not always act on them. Information shared with governors about safeguarding is not precise and governors do not always ask the right questions. Therefore, it is difficult for governors to hold school leaders to account.”
More Details – https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/116736
