Blackbrook Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

Blackbrook Primary School is a happy, caring place to learn. Pupils speak confidently about the school's values, such as inclusion and responsibility. They say these values support them to get on with others and help them in their work. Pupils enjoy learning through a range of subjects and experiences. These enhance their wider development. Experiences include curriculum domain leaders, mental health ambassadors and sports leaders. Many pupils take part in school clubs, such as yoga, sports and crafts. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils and their behaviour. Consequently, there is a calm, purposeful atmosphere in the school. Pupils care for one another. They respect staff and follow routines well. Pupils say bullying is rare. They are confident that if a problem occurs, staff put a stop to it at once. Pupils are safe and say that adults take good care of them. Parents and carers support the school's work. Many praise the care and sense of community the school develops in every child.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders do not have a secure enough understanding of how well pupils have learned the curriculum. Therefore, some pupils develop gaps in their understanding, which are not identified and rectified. Subject leaders should check pupils' understanding of the curriculum in all subjects so they can be assured that pupils retain the knowledge they need in the longer term.

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