Bligh Primary School (Infants)

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 March 2025

Bligh Primary School (Infants) is a place of safety, celebration and opportunity for pupils and their families. From the moment children join the school in the early years, their needs are carefully considered and accommodated. Strong relationships are built with parents and carers so everyone works together to provide the very best start for pupils here. Parents rightly value this. One parent summed up the views of many by saying, 'The school does so much for us and helps us teach our children too. It feels like family.' This united approach and shared understanding ensures that even the youngest children flourish, grow in confidence and are well prepared for the next stages of their education. Expectations are high throughout the school. Pupils know that it is important to behave well and work hard. Mostly pupils do this and attain well, particularly in English and mathematics. Pupils enjoy their learning and try their best to be 'Ready, Respectful and Safe' in line with the school behaviour charter. The school is a calm, happy and orderly environment. Pupils get along well together. Relationships are warm and good-humoured. Pupils trust staff to help them resolve any worries or problems.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the school does not have an accurate understanding of the key knowledge pupils have retained and understood in subjects other than English and mathematics. This hampers teachers' ability to build on this knowledge and identify and address any misconceptions. The school should continue to support staff in systematically checking pupils' acquisition of key knowledge over time, so they can do this with increasing accuracy. This will enable staff to support pupils to address any gaps in their knowledge and build on their prior learning successfully.

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