Beaulieu Village Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 January 2026

Pupils feel safe, are well known by staff and feel a sense of belonging to the school community. Pupils are happy and grow in confidence. Families receive a warm welcome at the start of the day, which helps pupils settle well. Pupils develop trusting relationships with staff and their peers. Pupils know to share any concerns with staff and that they will be supported, when necessary. Pupils learn in calm, orderly classrooms and behave with courtesy towards adults and one another. Bullying is uncommon, and, when issues arise, staff act quickly and effectively. Pupils enjoy a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds their knowledge over time. Children in the early years settle quickly, feel safe and build secure foundations of knowledge in language and number. Well-chosen books and regular opportunities to recall and practise what has been taught help pupils throughout the school remember important learning. Those who need extra help, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils, get timely, personalised support. This reduces barriers to learning effectively. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education. Pupils' barriers to attendance are removed through early, personalised support, and, when necessary, leaders work with external agencies and alternative provision to provide extra help. Disadvantaged pupils attend well because leaders’ targeted work removes barriers swiftly and effectively. Pupils speak with pride about their roles in school. These include road safety officers, librarians and playground monitors. Pupils appreciate contributing to village life in events such as the pancake race or carol singing. They benefit from a broad range of wider experiences, including competitive sport, outdoor learning and local cultural heritage. Opportunities such as these sit alongside a personal development programme that helps pupils to understand themselves and others. Pupils understand the school values and why these matter, respecting individuality and kindness.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that the work they have undertaken to address gaps in pupils' prior knowledge is embedded so that all pupils achieve as well as they can.

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