Davenham CofE Primary School

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About Davenham CofE Primary School


Name Davenham CofE Primary School
Website http://www.davenhamcofeprimary.com/
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Joanne Hyslop
Address Charles Avenue, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8JW
Phone Number 0160642551
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 324
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils describe the school as exciting, friendly and happy. The school is attractive and well resourced. It is decorated with beautiful examples of pupils' artwork.

Pupils enjoy their lessons and the wide range of experiences that leaders plan for them. Pupils talked with enthusiasm about regular residential trips. As one pupil said, 'These help you push your limits, so you're not scared.'



Teachers make sure that pupils achieve their best. Pupils described the frequent challenge and support that teachers give them to succeed in their learning. Pupils know that staff care about them.

They said that staff help when they have worries or concerns.
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Staff make sure that pupils have lots of leadership opportunities. This helps to prepare them well for the future.

Pupils develop as enthusiastic and caring members of the school. They are keen to make a difference in the local community. For example, the school's eco council organises litter-picking in the village.

The school's choir take part in a lantern procession while singing for older people each Christmas.

Pupils behave exceptionally well. They told us that bullying is very rare.

Pupils feel safe. They are proud members of this welcoming school.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders have planned a broad and exciting curriculum.

This prepares pupils very well for the next stage of their education. In 2019, pupils' achievement in reading, writing and mathematics was well above the national average at the end of key stage 2.

Across the school, pupils achieve well in mathematics.

In mathematics, pupils use a range of practical equipment to help them deepen their understanding. They become confident and accurate in written calculations. Staff provide useful support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

These pupils achieve well.

Pupils are confident and enthusiastic readers. They enjoy the wide range of books and novels that teachers share with them.

Pupils love visiting the well-stocked and attractive school library. They read with very good understanding as teachers help them develop a range of skills. Teachers give lots of extra support to help pupils who are struggling to read.

This is effective. Most pupils reach the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check. Leaders have changed the approach to teaching younger pupils phonics.

This is to help even more pupils learn to read with confidence. The changes are recent. Leaders are providing training for staff to improve the consistency in the way in which phonics is taught across classes.

Leaders have improved the curriculum plans across subjects, including history and geography. This is to ensure that pupils remember more key facts about each topic. For example, in history, pupils remember what they have studied recently.

Year 5 pupils described in detail their learning about the Second World War. Pupils are less secure remembering learning over longer periods of time. Teachers are beginning to teach the new curriculum plans as intended.

Leaders are developing ways to check that these changes are helping pupils to remember more about their learning over time.

Learning in the early years is active and fun. Children achieve well.

They are well prepared for Year 1. Children show concentration and interest in what they are doing. During our visit, children showed a keen interest in mathematics.

They were enjoying exploring shapes in lots of different ways. Children move around the classrooms safely and calmly. Teachers make very regular checks on what children know.

They use this information to plan what children need to learn next. The classrooms are bright and attractive. Reading areas are cosy and inviting.

Leaders are taking steps to improve the outdoor classroom area. At present, teachers do not plan enough opportunities for children to extend their learning when outdoors.

Pupils' behaviour is excellent.

In lessons, pupils are keen to do their best. They take responsibility for their own behaviour and rarely need reminding about school rules. Older pupils are excellent role models at playtimes and lunchtimes.

They make sure that everyone gets on well together.

A strength of the school is the range of experiences that staff provide. For example, pupils enjoy after-school clubs, including cookery and art.

Leaders make sure that pupils participate in a wide range of sports and activities, including Zumba, football and judo. Staff plan many trips and visits, including to places of worship, art galleries and museums. These help pupils appreciate the wider community.

Pupils learn to be reflective and thoughtful. For example, the school's ethos club plans very regular charitable fundraising events.

Leaders give staff lots of opportunities for training and development.

Staff work closely together to share their expertise. For example, the subject leader in art and design has developed teachers' skills in this subject. As a result, pupils across the school produce attractive artwork which is of a high quality.

Leaders and governors make sure that the school is a happy place to work. Staff feel valued.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leaders ensure that staff have regular training. Staff know how to check for signs that a pupil may be at risk. Leaders work closely with other agencies and professionals to ensure that pupils and their families get support when needed.

Leaders check the staff recruited to work in school to ensure that they pose no threat to pupils.Staff teach pupils about the risks they might face in their everyday lives. Pupils learn how to stay safe when using technology.

Pupils know that they should speak to an adult in school if they are concerned about anything.

What does the school need to do to improve?

(Information for the school and appropriate authority)

There are some inconsistencies in teaching phonics. The new approach to teaching phonics is not embedded.

Therefore, leaders need to ensure that the approach to teaching phonics is consistent. This is to enable all pupils to learn to read accurately and fluently. .

Leaders have developed the school's curriculum plans to improve pupils' learning. Leaders need to check that curriculum plans across different subjects, including geography and history, are having the intended impact in strengthening pupils' knowledge and understanding over time. .

Leaders have taken steps to improve assessment activities to check teaching and learning across the curriculum. Leaders need to ensure that these checks are effective and are used by teachers to improve teaching and learning. .

In the early years, teachers plan activities which build on children's previous learning. This is less evident in the early years outdoor classroom. Leaders need to make sure that teachers provide planned opportunities for children to extend their learning outdoors.


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