Bickley Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

This is a very welcoming and happy place to learn. Pupils respond positively to teachers' high expectations. This includes children in the early years. School staff and pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. The atmosphere around the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils work hard and proudly model the school's vision of 'all different, all equal, all achieve'. Pupils behave incredibly well in class and during social times. They show positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils work hard and are motivated to do well. As a result, learning is not interrupted by poor behaviour. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils know who to talk to if they have a worry. They know they will be listened to, and this means they feel happy and safe. Staff encourage pupils to value and respect difference. For example, pupils in Year 2 led an assembly celebrating different faiths, and visiting speakers share their knowledge of their own faith with pupils. These experiences support pupils to understand and respect those with differing beliefs and customs. Leaders provide a wide range of clubs, including coding, sewing and multi-sports, which are well attended. These activities help pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, leaders have not identified the key skills, knowledge and understanding that they expect pupils to learn from Reception to Year 6. This means that sometimes, pupils are not able to link their learning to what they already know and embed it in their long-term memory. Leaders need to ensure that they set out exactly what they expect pupils to learn in each subject from Reception to Year 6.

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