Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Pupils are proud to belong to this happy village school.

Staff ensure that every pupil feels a valued part of this close-knit community. Staff look after pupils well and are alert and responsive to any worries. As a result, pupils feel safe.

Pupils benefit from the school's wide-ranging clubs. From running club to yoga, there is something for everyone. Pupils make the most of all that the school has to offer.

Outdoor learning in the woodland is a well-established approach used to support pupils' learning. It offers rich opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding across the curriculum within the natural environment. Pupils enjoy helping out in school and taking on leadership roles, such as being a scho...ol councillor or a house captain.

These experiences and opportunities enrich pupils' learning, and foster a sense of responsibility and citizenship.Pupils behave very well and are keen to learn. They follow the school's well-established routines and learning takes place without interruption.

Kindness and courtesy are the norm and there is a culture of mutual respect. Bullying or any form of unkindness are rare. Staff deal with any minor issues swiftly.

Lunchtimes are happy, social occasions when pupils enjoy playing together, including with their friends in other year groups. However, while pupils enjoy school, some do not attend school regularly enough.The school has high expectations for every pupil, no matter the challenges that some may face.

Typically, staff know pupils well and ensure that those who need extra help get the right support to enable them to achieve and thrive. Pupils leave the school as well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace the challenges of secondary education and life beyond school. Nonetheless, inconsistencies in the provision in early years mean that some children are not prepared well enough for key stage 1.

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