Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 January 2023

Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), succeed here. Leaders and staff provide a high level of nurture in this safe and caring school. Leaders' determination to promote the school's ethos is shared by pupils, who feel valued and happy, and are safe. Pupils celebrate diversity. They understand the importance of accepting others for who they are. Pupils relish the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, such as peer mentors. They care for and look after each other. Their behaviour is exemplary. As soon as children start in Reception Year, staff encourage them to follow the rules and routines. Bullying is rare and members of staff deal with any concerns quickly. Leaders ensure that pupils have many opportunities to develop their character and wider interests and talents, for example through choir and sports clubs. Visits to cultural settings in the locality, including parks, museums and places of worship, help enrich pupils' learning. Pupils learn about helping others by holding fund raising events for charities. Most parents and carers are highly complimentary about the school, particularly leaders' inclusive approach.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, teaching does not check that pupils, including those with SEND, understand prior content in depth before more complex concepts are introduced. As a result, these pupils do not develop their subject-specific knowledge as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all teaching checks for pupils' understanding with precision.

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