Balfour Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Pupils are happy at this inclusive, vibrant school. They demonstrate the school's values of being reflective, respectful, responsible and resilient. Pupils get involved in the life of the school through running clubs at lunchtime, being a play leader or part of the 'pupil parliament'. They approach these roles with energy and enthusiasm. Pupils get along well together. Across the school, there are warm relationships. Adults are readily available to resolve any problems quickly. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils are expected to work hard and they do. They eagerly engage with the learning on offer to them because it is fun and interesting. Pupils behave well. They enjoy working together in pairs and small groups, knowing the importance of being respectful and listening to each other's views. This helps them grow in confidence as they build on each other's ideas and learn together. Pupils are active citizens who take part in a range of local events. These include 'Young Voices' at the Brighton Centre, 'Let's Dance' at the Brighton Dome and 'Brighton's Children's Parade'. The school offers opportunities that recognise and celebrate pupils' talents and interests. A recently revised nature school provision offers all pupils, starting from early years, time to explore and enjoy their outside environment.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, the choice of lesson activity does not always match what pupils already know and can do. When this happens, pupils do not learn as much as they could. The school should continue to provide the training and support required to help pupils achieve highly across the full curriculum.

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