Binbrook CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

Most pupils enjoy coming to this school. Pupils of different ages get on well with each other. They like sitting down together at lunchtime to share a meal. They use the 'buddy stop' to make sure that everyone has a friend to play with. As one pupil eloquently explained, 'The people make the school special. We are all really friendly and kind and support each other if we are having a bad day.' Pupils know they should treat others with tolerance, respect and kindness. They appreciate how, even if they disagree about something, they can still get on with each other. Incidents of poor behaviour are unusual. When pupils fall out, staff sort out issues fairly and quickly. As a result, pupils feel cared for and safe. Pupils love learning new things. They want to achieve well. They appreciate getting points for their good work and positive behaviour. Pupils value the cups awarded to learners of the week and to peers who demonstrate the school's values. Pupils talk enthusiastically about school trips they have enjoyed, including to a local farm, a nearby mosque and a camping expedition. They are excited about an upcoming visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre. These enrichment opportunities enhance pupils' experiences and broaden their horizons.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is not always planned carefully enough to meet the needs of all pupils. It is sometimes not suitably ambitious for pupils who learn in mixed-age classes. It does not always consider the needs of pupils with SEND precisely enough. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should make sure that the curriculum in each subject is adapted sufficiently well to meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils who learn in mixed-age groups and pupils with SEND.
• The early years curriculum makes it clear what children need to know and when. However, checks on children's learning are not always rigorous enough. Staff do not always know what each child has learned and what they still need to practise. The school needs to make sure that staff carefully check how well children learn the intended curriculum and use this information to inform children's next learning steps.
• Teachers' expectations of the quality of pupils' written work are not consistently high. Pupils sometimes make repeated mistakes with their spelling, grammar and punctuation that are not resolved. The school needs to make sure that pupils have the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate effectively when they write.
• There are too few opportunities for pupils to gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of different world faiths. Pupils cannot easily recall what they know about different religions and often get confused. The school should make sure that pupils gain a rich understanding of different world faiths and why they matter.

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