Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2022

Pupils arrive at school happy and looking forward to the day ahead. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils strive to meet these expectations. Most pupils, including children in the early years, achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils said that they feel safe at school. They behave well. Staff encourage pupils to look after their physical and mental well-being. Pupils enjoy looking after their friends on the buddy bench. They know that they can turn to adults to help sort out any problems that they may have. Leaders make sure that when bullying happens, adults deal with the issue quickly and effectively. Pupils are keen to welcome visitors into their joyful, friendly school. They understand about how families and people can be different. Pupils are keen to celebrate differences and ensure that everyone feels valued for who they are. Pupils develop their sense of responsibility well. For example, they raise money to support pupils' education in a school in Uganda. Pupils have also delivered food to the local food bank. They are proud of their whole-school roles, such as being a recycling ranger on the eco council or being part of the sports crew.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, leaders do not ensure that staff check sufficiently well on what pupils have learned and remembered. This means that some pupils do not build on their learning well enough in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers check what pupils know and remember more effectively.

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