Bridport Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 March 2023

Bridport Primary is a happy and welcoming place. Leaders have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils, including children in the early years, strive to live up to these expectations. Pupils are determined to try their best. They achieve well in many areas of the curriculum. There is a shared commitment to include everyone. Pupils value this highly. Pupils understand that differences are reasons to celebrate. If pupils need individual emotional or well-being support, there are trained staff at hand to help them. Pupils know that being both mentally and physically healthy is important for their success. Pupils behave well during lessons and at social times. They are polite and respectful to each other and adults. Pupils say that when bullying happens, teachers sort it out quickly. Pupils learn well in a calm and happy atmosphere. Pupils say they feel safe in school. Pupils develop their leadership skills through a range of opportunities. For example, as a peer mediator, junior governor or librarian.

What the school should improve

• Some subject curriculums are not as well developed as others. The exact knowledge that leaders want pupils to know is not precise enough. This means that pupils do not learn the subject's essential knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers know the important content to teach, so that pupils learn well.
• Sometimes, assessments do not check how well pupils understand and remember subject-specific knowledge and skills. As a result, pupils do not build on what they know. Leaders must ensure that assessment checks how securely pupils have acquired specific knowledge and skills, so that the curriculum is adapted accordingly.

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