Brinsley Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

The ambition at Brinsley is for all pupils to be 'stars'. The five letters in the word stars stand for shine, teamwork, achieve, respect and smile. These five aims influence all aspects of school life. Pupils know the school's values well. As they get older, they develop a deeper understanding of them. Year 6 pupils explained that respect is about treating one another kindly, listening to people and knowing that it is OK to have differences of opinion. The fifth value is commonplace at Brinsley. Pupils smile often because they feel happy and safe in their surroundings. They know that the staff at Brinsley are there for them if they need help. Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning. They like how their teachers explain things clearly and make lessons fun. Classrooms are calm, orderly places where pupils can concentrate easily. Pupils get on well with each other. One pupil, typical of many, told inspectors, 'If anyone is upset, you always get help here - from the students too, not just the teachers.' Pupils know that bullying is not allowed at their school. Parents feel supported and well informed. They appreciate the warm, caring ethos at Brinsley.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders have not clearly identified what they want pupils to know and remember. Where this is the case, pupils do not develop a sufficient depth of understanding. Leaders must ensure that the important knowledge that pupils must remember is set out sequentially in all subjects.
• In some subjects, teachers do not make precise links to the important knowledge and skills that pupils have already learned. Where this is the case, pupils do not build on what they already know and can do. Leaders must ensure that teachers help pupils to make connections between current learning and previous learning so that they deepen their understanding over time.

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