Beckingham Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 July 2024

Beckingham Primary School does all it can to ensure that every pupil 'THRIVES'. Leaders have high expectations. Pupils know that they are expected to model tenacity, hard work, respect, integrity, have vision and to show empathy and selflessness. Pupils do their very best to live up to these expectations. They are proud of the certificates and stickers that they earn for doing so. Pupils behave well. They are attentive in lessons. Around school, they are considerate and look out for each other. They know the school's 'golden rules' and explain how these help to make the school a happy place for everyone. They say that poor behaviour is rare. However, when it does occur, it is addressed quickly and successfully. Pupils describe the school as inclusive. They know the different protected characteristics. They are adamant that any form of discrimination cannot be tolerated. They have a detailed understanding of British values. They know why these are important. Pupils learn how to keep safe in a wide range of situations. They know how to stay safe in the community, online, around water, on roads and from fire. They know who to go to if they need help or support and are confident to do so.

What the school should improve

• A small number of subjects are not fully planned and sequenced. In these subjects, there are gaps in pupils' knowledge and some misconceptions. The school should ensure that, across all subjects, the curriculum is fully planned and sequenced and results in pupils knowing and remembering content both consistently and accurately.
• Some of the targets that are set for pupils with SEND relate purely to academic success. As such, they do not set out the small steps of progress that are expected in relation to pupils' specific areas of need. The school should ensure that targets for pupils with SEND set out the small steps of progress that pupils are expected to make in relation to their specific needs.
• In a small number of places, the early years curriculum sets out what children will do as opposed to what they will learn. It does not make clear the precise things that children are expected to know or know how to do. This means that the school cannot be sure that children are meeting the important milestones as they progress through the Reception Year. The school should ensure that the early years curriculum, across all areas of learning, consistently sets out what children are expected to achieve at each stage through the Reception Year.

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