Ofsted Reports

Ofsted 2024

We are delighted with the outcome of our Ofsted inspection, which took place on 11 and 12 June 2024.

Our children and staff all showed Bravery, were Outward Facing, embraced Opportunities as they acquired both Knowledge and Skills, and enhanced this through their Spirituality. Our BOOKS approach was evident throughout the inspection as our children and staff ‘Let their Light Shine’ brightly.

Our Ofsted outcome

Tarporley CofE Primary School continues to be a good school. Ofsted, 2024

We are delighted that the inspectors recognised the many positive aspects of our school.

“Pupils thrive and are happy at this caring and nurturing school. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong and respectful. Pupils are proud of their school and relish the wider opportunities that it offers to them.”
Ofsted, 2024

The report also highlights our high expectations for all pupils and the quality of their learning:

“The school is highly ambitious for pupils to succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are curious and keen learners. They display a thirst for knowledge. Pupils become increasingly confident and articulate when expressing their thoughts and views. They achieve well. By the time that they leave the school in Year 6, pupils are well prepared for the demands of the key stage 3 curriculum.”
Ofsted, 2024

Our area for development

The inspectors identified one area for further development:

“In a small number of subjects, the checks that the school makes to assure itself that teachers are delivering the curriculum as the it intends are not as effective as in other subjects. This makes it difficult for the school to know when teachers need further guidance and support. At times, this makes it harder for pupils to build new learning on what they already know. The school should ensure that it checks the delivery of these curriculums more carefully so that it can be fully assured that pupils are learning all that they should.”
Ofsted, 2024

This is an area for development that we had already identified as a school. We have continued to strengthen our approach to curriculum monitoring and subject leadership, ensuring that we have a clear understanding of how effectively the curriculum is being delivered and the impact this has on pupils’ learning.

The report also recognised many other strengths across the school, including pupils’ behaviour, reading, SEND provision, personal development, emotional wellbeing and mental health, safeguarding, and the wide range of opportunities provided for pupils.

If you would like a paper copy of the report, please contact the School Office.

You can download the full Ofsted report below.