A SCHOOL which frequently teaches pupils “illogical” subject content has been deemed inadequate in a damning report.

During an inspection, watchdog Ofsted stated pupils are not provided with an effective quality of education at Stoke by Nayland Primary School.

It deemed the early years provision and quality of education as inadequate, while the behaviour and attitudes and leadership and management was ranked as requiring improvement.

However, personal development at the school was rated good and the senior leaders were praised for having a “secure understanding” of the school’s weaknesses, of which they have started to address.

Disruption was an issue which constantly caused issues, according to the inspector, with some lessons having too much, making it difficult for pupils to learn.

The report says teaching which does not interest pupils led to them becoming disruptive, while some teachers allow pupils to remain off task and distract others without challenging this promptly enough.

But a major concern for the inspector was the quality of education, with pupils across the school, including those with SEND, underachieving because of the “weaknesses in the curriculum”.

The report continued: “The quality of education for pupils is weak. The order in which subject content is taught is too often illogical. Pupils are not taught what they need to know in order to learn more complex things.

“Teaching does not help pupils remember what they are taught. As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. They do not build a good understanding of concepts or ‘big ideas’ that leaders want pupils to develop.

It added pupils, including children in the early years, are not taught to read effectively.

The school’s headteacher, Andrew Frolish said it is receiving ongoing support to help address the issues.

He said: “Everybody at Stoke by Nayland is committed to providing the best education for the children and we are determined to improve in the areas highlighted by Ofsted.

“The inspection recognised we had already started to address areas for development and we are confident we have made positive progress since the inspection.

“We are committed to ensuring pupils flourish and in doing so will build on the school’s many strengths.”