Bolton Brow Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

Leaders, staff and parents are united in their vision that every pupil will succeed at this inclusive and welcoming school. Working together, they ensure that this vision is realised. The community is 'Proud to be Brow'. Leaders' high ambitions ensure that pupils are ready for their next steps in education. One parent told the inspector, `My children are challenged and supported. I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Bolton Brow.' This view is echoed by many others. Pupils know the school rules and that they should treat others as they wish to be treated. Parents, staff and pupils are overwhelmingly positive about behaviour in school and the scarcity of bullying. Pupils are confident to report any concerns they might have. They know that kind staff will always help them. Pupils benefit from the opportunities to contribute to their school and local community. Some pupils are elected to the school council and work with leaders to review child- friendly policies. Others enjoy the responsibilities they have as librarians or as members of the 'well-being team'. Children in Reception form strong relationships with Year 6 pupils as part of the 'buddy system'. Year 6 pupils enjoy the responsibility of helping their buddies to quickly feel part of this school family.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders have not ensured that the learning activities chosen from the resources available consistently help pupils to learn what leaders intend. Sometimes pupils are engaged with learning that does not help them reach the identified curriculum endpoints. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the precise information they need to plan sequences of lessons that help pupils to achieve what leaders intend.
• There is not a consistent approach to ensuring that pupils have the opportunity to regularly revisit the important knowledge that leaders want them to remember. As a result, some pupils struggle to recall what they have learned before. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that there are regular opportunities for pupils to practise and rehearse what they have previously learned. This will enable pupils to recall the important knowledge that leaders have identified.

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