Bonnygate Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 June 2023

Pupils love their school. The 'Bonnygate Way' values of 'ready, respectful, safe' underpin everything. Pupils are eager to learn. There are caring and respectful relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils feel safe. Leaders have high aspirations for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In lessons, pupils are attentive and work hard. Learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils show good conduct at all times. They are polite, articulate and considerate of each other. The school environment is a calm place to learn. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say it rarely happens and if it did, adults would sort it quickly. Staff care deeply about pupils. Pupils trust adults and are confident sharing any worries with them. Pupils have mature and thoughtful attitudes towards topics such as discrimination and equality. They learn about different religions and ways of life. There is a highly inclusive culture across the school. Pupils appreciate their wonderful school environment, saying 'it has something for everyone'. There are areas for active play and others where pupils can be quiet. There are many clubs and activities on offer, some run by pupils. The mental health ambassadors' mindfulness club is very popular.

What the school should improve

• Checks to see if pupils have understood their learning are not consistently in place across the school. Some pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. This leads to gaps in their understanding. Leaders should ensure that all staff are trained in a consistent approach to checking pupils' learning in all subjects and addressing any gaps in pupils' knowledge.

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