Bradleys Both Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

Pupils experience school as a calm, friendly and inclusive place where they feel safe and known as individuals. Relationships with adults are warm and respectful, and pupils say that staff are approachable and quick to help if they are worried. Pupils have few worries about bullying and know that staff address any concerns quickly. Pupils explain how the school helps keep them safe, including through learning about online risks and local hazards such as canals. Behaviour is typically calm and purposeful. In lessons, pupils concentrate well, talk sensibly about their learning and cooperate with each other. Older pupils set a positive example for younger children. This strong culture supports learning and helps pupils feel that they belong. Most pupils attend well, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders work closely with families when attendance dips, and pupils benefit from the stability this brings. Pupils enjoy their learning, particularly in mathematics, history and science, where lessons are well structured and pupils can explain what they are learning and why. Early reading is taught systematically, and younger pupils gain confidence in phonics and early writing. Pupils facing additional barriers are included fully in school life. Bespoke support, wraparound care and tailored arrangements help reduce barriers so that pupils can take a full part in their learning and make progress from their starting points. There are some inconsistencies in pupils' learning experiences in a small number of subjects. Pupils benefit from a rich personal development offer that extends learning beyond the classroom. Activities such as 'Bradleys' university', lunchtime clubs and cross-age experiences broaden pupils' horizons and build confidence. These activities help pupils to be very well prepared for their lives beyond school. Pupils talk with growing maturity about respect, fairness and being part of a community.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure all staff apply the school's agreed teaching approaches consistently, maintaining high expectations for the quality of work in pupils' books across all subject areas, so that strong foundations are secured in every lesson.
• Leaders should further strengthen the use of assessment across all foundation subjects, ensuring that the information gathered is used effectively to inform pupils' next steps in learning.

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