Blenheim Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Pupils really enjoy school. The staff are incredibly caring and are always there to help pupils if needed. The wide range of clubs pupils attend helps them to develop their talents and interests. Sports clubs are incredibly popular. As well as keeping them fit and healthy, pupils love to work together during team games such as basketball and football. Pupils enjoy lessons that challenge them to think deeply and achieve highly. They are enthusiastic about learning new information, such as what life was like for peasants, servants, the gentry or monarchs in Tudor Britain. Pupils listen respectfully to others' views and speak confidently about what they have learned. They take pride in producing high-quality work. Pupils' behaviour across the school is typically excellent. They understand the school's high expectations and live up to them. They are kind, respectful and inclusive of others. If anyone feels upset or worried, staff deal with it quickly and with care. Pupils take great pride in their roles of responsibility, such as stewardship, well-being or anti-bullying ambassadors. They understand the importance of contributing to their school and the wider community. For example, they have created a 'bee corridor' by growing flowers that attract and support pollinators.

What the school should improve

• In Reception, staff do not always match activities closely enough to children's interests or what they already know or can do. As a result, some children do not make the progress they could, including in early reading, writing and mathematics. The school needs to ensure that all staff are skilled at adapting the learning activities for children, so they are consistently well prepared for Year 1.

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