Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2022

Leaders have created a culture of excellence. Staff have high aspirations for all pupils' personal development. They help them to realise the school's 'broadening horizons' values. These are 'aspiration, ambition, courage' and 'respect'. Staff are highly ambitious about what pupils can learn. Pupils aspire to be the very best they can be. All pupils, no matter their background, succeed. They leave the school with the knowledge and skills they need for secondary school. Staff prepare pupils very well for success in the wider world. They remind pupils of their potential. One pupil, typical of many, said 'If we want to be an engineer, we need to work hard in maths.' Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Staff model respectful and positive relationships. This helps pupils to live up to leaders' expectations. Pupils are very happy and say that they feel safe. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, leaders do not tolerate it and act quickly to resolve it. Leaders have designed an enrichment programme that involves all pupils experiencing 'memorable moments'. These moments have links to the arts, music, sport and culture and include trips to the ballet and theatre. Pupils say they are very proud to be a part of their school.

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