Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

This is a welcoming school. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Pupils say that they feel happy and enjoy all that the school offers. As one pupil said, 'This school is the best because my friends are here, the teachers are kind and they help us to learn.' Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. In lessons, pupils listen attentively and work hard. They are keen to do well. Pupils enjoy participating in various extra- curricular clubs such as cooking, art, drama, choir and the band. They also learn to appreciate the natural world. For example, in forest school pupils learn about the different types of berries that birds eat through the winter. Leaders have woven the school's values throughout school life. For example, pupils learn to collaborate together and to be creative during playtimes. They enjoy exploring a playground full of exciting resources, such as dressing-up clothes and den-building materials. Pupils say this makes playtimes a really interesting part of the school day. Pupils feel safe. They form strong relationships with trusted adults. Pupils usually behave well and they say that bullying is rare. They trust staff to sort out any incidents swiftly.

What the school should improve

• Staff do not manage the behaviour of a small group of pupils with SEND effectively. This means these pupils are not learning as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that staff are well trained in behaviour management so pupils are fully engaged in their learning and achieve the best possible outcomes.

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