Bosmere Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to school and are happy here. However, they do not achieve as well as they should in several subjects. This is because some lessons are not adapted carefully enough, and staff do not consistently use the agreed teaching approaches. Consequently, some pupils do not always learn the things that the school has planned for them to be able to do and remember. Pupils are proud to hold positions of responsibility. For example, they enjoy being part of the eco-, school and learning councils. Older pupils relish their roles as ambassadors. They feel that their voice is important and they are listened to. Pupils feel safe and know that if they have a problem, an adult will help them to sort it out. They know how to keep themselves safe online and when they are outside school. The majority of pupils listen carefully to adults and are respectful to each other in class. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. At breaktimes and lunchtimes, pupils play well together, including those in the early years. Pupils value the variety of trips on offer and would like even more. Pupils enjoy taking part in community events such as the Christingle and Remembrance services. They speak enthusiastically about the annual Easter bonnet parade.

What the school should improve

• The school has introduced a new phonics programme. Staff have received training. However, not all staff are implementing the programme consistently. This means that some pupils do not develop their fluency in reading as quickly as they should. It also hinders how well some older pupils with gaps in their reading knowledge are supported to catch up with their peers. The school should ensure that they support staff to implement the phonics programme fully and consistently.
• The school has not yet adapted the curriculum in some subjects, to meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils with SEND. This means that in these subjects, pupils are not able to access the curriculum successfully so they build their knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that the teaching materials teachers select clearly support all learners, including pupils with SEND.
• The school has prioritised training about teaching approaches. However, there are still occasions when teachers do not use these consistently or effectively. Consequently, pupils do not achieve as well as they could in some curriculum areas. The school should ensure they use these agreed approaches consistently and effectively in all classes.

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