Bnos Margulis Viznitz Girls' School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are proud to be members of the Bnos Margulis Viznitz community. Pupils are happy. They form strong and caring bonds with each other and with staff. Pupils told inspectors that the positive relationships that they forge with staff and their friends help them to feel safe. Pupils know that they can talk to any member of staff if they are concerned or anxious. Pupils understand that it is important to accept people's differences. Should bullying take place, leaders and staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. Staff expect pupils to behave sensibly and to achieve highly. They also want pupils to become conscientious and active citizens. Pupils respond positively to these high expectations. They conduct themselves responsibly and learn well. Pupils care about those who are less fortunate than themselves. For example, they regularly raise funds for different charitable causes. Pupils understand British values, including those of equality and the rule of law. They have a strong knowledge of different religions and faiths and respect various cultural traditions. Pupils look forward to trips and visits to different places, such as museums, county manors and local parks. They regularly pursue their talents and interests, such as baking, art and music.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, teachers' checks on how well pupils are learning the curriculum are underdeveloped. Some teachers do not have sufficient oversight of how securely pupils are building their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that in these subjects, teachers are fully equipped to identify and address pupils' gaps in knowledge.
• In a few subjects, subject leaders are still developing the necessary expertise to support teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively. This means that, on occasion, some teachers are less sure about how to design learning that supports pupils to build their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that these subject leaders are trained well to support teachers to deliver the curriculum as intended.

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