Ofsted downgrades Telford school to 'requires improvement' - but praises commitment to child welfare

According to inspectors, there are inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is being delivered at Teagues Bridge Primary School in Trench, while governors ‘do not have an accurate view of the school’s performance or a precise enough understanding of what needs improving’.

“The school is working with external advisers to secure such improvements, and this work is helping to develop a more effective provision,” reads the report.

“Nevertheless, senior leaders have not had sufficient time and opportunities to monitor how well the new curriculum is being delivered. They have also not had sufficient opportunities to develop a wider leadership team.”

Inspectors added that assessment processes are not in place for many subjects and where present, do not focus upon the important subject-specific knowledge that pupils need to know.

“As a result, learning moves on without some pupils having a secure understanding of key knowledge,” they said.