Beis Yaakov Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils flourish in this vibrant and ambitious school community. They are happy, safe, and supported by staff who have high expectations for both their academic achievement and personal development. The school's strong safeguarding culture ensures that pupils feel confident in speaking to trusted adults if they have any concerns. Pupils rise to the high expectations set for them. They are enthusiastic learners and demonstrate resilience and perseverance in tackling challenges. The school focuses on developing high-quality teaching. This ensures that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make strong progress through the curriculum and achieve well. Behaviour around the school is typically positive. The school's proactive approach to behaviour management, including comprehensive mental health and pastoral support, ensures that any low-level disruption is addressed swiftly. Pupils enjoy a rich school life beyond the classroom, engaging in extracurricular clubs, leadership opportunities and educational visits. The curriculum promotes fundamental British values and effectively fosters an inclusive ethos. This is a school where pupils feel valued, challenged, and well-prepared for their next steps.

What the school should improve

• Some subjects are at an earlier stage of design and new assessment strategies are not fully embedded. In these instances, some tasks and activities do not build well on pupils' prior knowledge. Similarly, misconceptions are not consistently identified and addressed. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their understanding and do not secure the depth of knowledge they should. The school should ensure that activity choices consistently reflect the ambition of the curriculum, and that assessment is used effectively to provide pupils with the best chance of building their knowledge securely over time.

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