Berrywood Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 November 2025

Pupils learn well in this nurturing and inclusive school. They develop an acute understanding of how to keep themselves safe, both in school and in the wider world. Pupils benefit from a well-developed extra-curricular programme which helps them to discover or extend their talents and interests. This includes, for example, through cookery, art and music activities. Pupils proudly represent their school and are keen to participate in the varied activities on offer. The school's bespoke 'Market Days' provision helps disadvantaged pupils to develop independence and resilience. Overall, pupils are well prepared for their next steps in life and in education. Staff have ambitious aims for pupils' achievement, and pupils generally achieve well. This is reflected in the school's published outcomes. Where pupils have gaps in their learning, leaders act to improve provision and offer appropriate support. Disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and other vulnerable pupils generally receive carefully planned support to access learning. The school has high expectations for behaviour. Typically, pupils rise to meet these. Sometimes, pupils need more help with this. Staff swiftly step in to provide it. Playtimes are happy, harmonious occasions when pupils interact respectfully and show genuine care for one another. Bullying is rare and relationships throughout the school are positive. From the moment they join the school, children learn the well-established routines. These become second nature so that pupils feel secure and confident. Pupils are positive role models for others. They are proud ambassadors and speak enthusiastically about their school. Pupils enjoy celebrating their achievements. The school's ethos centres around the idea of 'a school within a garden'. Pupils value the high-quality, outdoor environment that enables them to enjoy rich learning activities. Outdoor learning is woven into all aspects of school life. This, alongside the school's values, shapes a calm and purposeful school that pupils are keen to attend every day.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue to embed strategies for developing handwriting, spelling and grammar across the curriculum so that they can further raise levels of achievement, including for disadvantaged pupils.

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