A school where some children are not achieving as well as they should be has been rated requires improvement by Ofsted. Three Bridges Primary School in Gales Place, Crawley, was given the rating following the recent inspection last month. During their visit, inspectors found that although students are "happy and secure in this friendly and welcoming school", some of them are underachieving.
READ MORE: New holiday caravan park to open in village for all-year use The report read: "The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced. However, not all staff have the expertise or depth of subject knowledge needed to deliver the curriculum effectively. "This means that some pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are achieving less well than they should and are not prepared fully enough for the next stage of their education.
"Leaders are clear about where further improvements are needed and have robust plans for development. Governors are knowledgeable about the school’s work and have a realistic view of its performance." Ofsted inspectors also found that some members of staff do not respond as they should when children lose focus in lessons.
This means that students do not learn as well as they should. The report read: "The school’s behaviour policy is not always followed closely enough by all staff. This means that sometimes disengaged pupils are not refocused with sufficient urgency during lessons.
"The school should ensure that all staff are clear about expectations, and .
