Alderman Bolton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

Pupils, and children in the early years, are happy and safe in school. They value the opportunities that they have to talk with a trusted adult. Leaders have created warm and welcoming spaces where pupils can go if they have any worries or concerns. This helps to support pupils' mental health and well-being. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging to this caring school. They wear their uniform with pride. Most pupils would readily recommend their school to others. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations. They are polite and well behaved. Classrooms are calm spaces where pupils enjoy learning. Pupils learn well. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. They are considerate of each other's feelings. Pupils told inspectors that staff deal with any rare bullying effectively. The youngest children settle quickly into school routines. They develop independence and curiosity. Children in the early years communicate well. Leaders are keen to develop and nurture pupils' interests. Pupils appreciate the many after-school activities that are offered to them, such as media club, gardening club and sports clubs.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, some teachers do not choose activities that help pupils to secure their knowledge before moving on to new learning. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they should in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers are trained well to design learning that helps pupils to embed their knowledge before introducing new concepts.

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