Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Expectations of pupils at this school are high. Pupils benefit from the school's clear desire to ensure everyone achieves their full potential regardless of their circumstance. A no- excuses culture built on 'aiming high, respect and care' inspires pupils to work hard and do their very best. This ethos is embraced by parents and carers too. They hold the school in high esteem and say it is at the heart of their community. The pupils are happy and flourishing in all aspects of school life. As a result, they achieve highly in many of the national published assessments at the end of the primary phase. Pupils benefit from the highly inclusive environment at this culturally rich school. They learn to respect everyone, regardless of background. They know everyone deserves 'equal opportunities'. Pupils enjoy celebrating important events from the many different faiths and cultures at the school. Pupils behave well. 'Learning-captains', behavioural contracts and personalised behaviour charts constantly remind them about the school's expectations. Pupils are safe at the school. They know they can talk to a member of the safeguarding team if they have a worry, or they can write their concerns and put them in the worry box. They know the staff care about them.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, not all teachers check that pupils have a secure understanding before moving them on to their next steps. As a result, some pupils' learning does not build as well as it could. The school should ensure that teachers systematically check pupils' understanding

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