Kersey Church of England Primary School rated Good by Ofsted

Kersey Church of England Primary School, near Hadleigh, has been rated 'good' by the education watchdog following a visit on June 25 and June 26 earlier this year.

Inspectors found that leaders at the Church Hill school, which is part of Tilian Partnership, have "high expectations" to do perform and behave well. 

Inspectors said pupils have high expectations of pupils (Image: Newsquest)

"Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils enjoy learning," the report said. "As a result, incidents of low-level disruption are extremely rare."

The report highlighted an ambitious curriculum which has been set out by staff, with pupils also taking responsibility for their own learning. 

It said: "Pupils are proud of their school and being part of the ‘Kersey family’.

"They have many opportunities to become more confident and resilient. For example, all pupils are practising music or reciting poetry as part of the school’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

"They form positive friendships and show respect to others. Pupils thrive as part of a caring community."

Staff were praised for engaging with parents, which has left them feeling "extremely positive about the education, nurturer and wider support pupils receive."

Leaders were also praised, with the report stating: "Staff at the school feel valued and supported. Leaders care about staff well-being."

Highlighting what the school could do better, inspectors said in some parts of the curriculum teachers do not always routinely check what pupils have learned. 

To combat this, inspectors said: "The school should ensure teachers use assessment effectively in all curriculum areas to check if pupils can use their knowledge and skills as intended."

The report adds the curriculum should be strengthened to ensure a wide range of books are covered so pupils can become more confident in their re

The school was previously rated as requires improvement, before it was converted to become an academy in November 2021.