Bournebrook CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

The values behind 'The Bournebrook Way' permeate all aspects of school life. Pupils know that developing these values will help them to be more successful in the future. There is a palpable sense of kindness and respect behind the interactions between pupils and staff. Pupils enjoy going to school. They feel safe and use their 'network hand' to identify the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. They like learning and are attentive in lessons. When the teacher is focusing on pupils from the other year group, pupils work well independently. They achieve well. Social times are joyful. Pupils of different ages play together and enjoy each other's company. They manage themselves well as they move around the school. This is because the school establishes high expectations of pupils' behaviour from Nursery onwards. Consistent routines help pupils to know what to do and when. Pupils value the many opportunities they have to be actively involved in school life. These include as librarians leading a book club, being school councillors and acting as 'buddies' for younger pupils. Many make the most of the interesting range of clubs on offer, including cheerleading, 'glow in the dark dodgeball' and choir.

What the school should improve

• There is some inconsistency in how well staff check that pupils have understood their learning and are able to apply the key skills that have been identified within the intended curriculum. Sometimes gaps in learning or misconceptions are not addressed promptly enough. Sometimes the feedback given does not help pupils to improve their work or deepen their understanding. The school should ensure that staff are confident in checking how well pupils have learned the key knowledge and are able to apply the important subject skills at the intended age-appropriate level.

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