Barry Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Barry Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where there are caring relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are happy and proud of their school. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that there are teachers that they can talk to if they have any concerns. One pupil told inspectors that, 'A Barry school pupil is creative and respectful.' Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. The school is inclusive. Staff are determined that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive and achieve well. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Children in the early years make a good start to their time in school, learning new knowledge and skills. The learning environment is purposeful and inviting. It is a place where children thrive. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Parents and carers are positive about the school. A typical comment was: 'Barry Primary is a happy, safe school and the teachers have my child's best interest at heart. It's a very diverse and accepting school, and so are the children.'

What the school should improve

• Leaders are aware that some aspects of the curriculum need further refinement, in particular ensuring that teachers' use of assessment consistently identifies gaps and misconceptions in pupils' knowledge and that expectations are consistently high. Leaders must ensure that assessment processes and the delivery of the curriculum in all subjects are of equally high quality so that pupils learn as well as they should.
• Occasionally, a small number of pupils do not display positive attitudes and behaviours. This results in some low-level disruption in lessons and at social times. Some staff do not always manage these incidents of poor behaviour with a consistent approach. Leaders must ensure that everyone has the same high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct. They must check that all staff implement the school's behaviour policy consistently.

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