Bracken Leas Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils arrive each day with smiles on their faces and an eagerness to learn. From the early years to Year 6, pupils greet their classmates and staff warmly and get stuck into their learning without delay. Pupils rise to the school's high expectations. They work hard in lessons and are keen to learn new things. Their 'class pledges', which are proudly displayed on classroom doors, show their commitment to doing their very best. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. This is a happy and inclusive school where all pupils are known and valued as individuals. Pupils' good behaviour helps make the school a welcoming and positive place to be. The school's work to support pupils' social and emotional development is a strength. Pupils particularly enjoy their regular sessions outside in the school's woodland area. They build dens, collect twigs for nests and watch how nature and the environment change as the seasons come and go. This, together with visits and residentials, helps to support pupils' resilience, teamwork and self-esteem. In addition to the school's strong academic offer, pupils benefit from an impressive range of opportunities that enrich the curriculum. They are proud to represent the school at different events, including the well-attended sports activities and competitions.

What the school should improve

• In a few foundation subjects, the school's approach to assessment is in various stages of development. This sometimes makes it difficult for staff to know how well pupils have learned the intended curriculum content. The school should refine further the use of assessment to ensure that checks on pupils' learning identify whether pupils know and remember the important subject content over time.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)