Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2022

Pupils, parents, carers and staff are proud to be a part of this happy, caring and welcoming school. Children in the early years, along with any new pupils across the school, are given a warm welcome. They settle into school life quickly. One pupil's comment summed up the views of many when they stated, 'It is an amazing school to be in.' Pupils told inspectors that most pupils behave well because they understand what teachers expect from them. Pupils trust adults to keep them safe from any harm. If bullying should occur, it is dealt with effectively by staff. Leaders, including governors and trustees, are ambitious for all pupils. They have high expectations for pupils' academic achievement. This allows children in the early years to get off to a flying start. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in most subjects. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, benefit from an extensive programme of high-quality opportunities that enhance their learning and support their personal development. They look forward to residential trips, such as a cultural visit to Edinburgh. They carry out many leadership responsibilities with pride. These include looking after the school's guinea pigs and Heidi, the school dog.

What the school should improve

• Pupils do not remember what they have learned in a small number of subjects. Leaders have not checked if the recent improvements to the curriculum are helping pupils to know and remember what they have been taught. As a result, they are not assured that the curriculum is enabling pupils to achieve well across all subjects. Leaders should ensure that they monitor the impact of these revised curriculums to check that they are helping pupils to know and remember all that they should.

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