Broadmere Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2022

Kindness permeates this welcoming school. Warm and trusting relationships between staff and pupils are cherished and nurtured. Pupils are very polite to each other as well as all adults. Pupils understand and value the importance of equality and diversity. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour and achievement. Pupils work hard to meet these. They behave well in lessons and around the school. Playtimes are calm and cheerful occasions where pupils have fun. Pupils know that staff will deal with any issues quickly. This helps them feel safe and ready to learn. Bullying is not something pupils worry about. Pupils from a wide range of cultural heritages enjoy attending this friendly school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of this inclusive school and its ambitions to develop pupils personally as well as academically. This includes broadening pupils' horizons and raising aspirations for the future. Leaders work with determination to ensure that pupils achieve their potential. Pupils embrace the motto of 'thrive, aspire and achieve' and leaders, including governors, use it to reinforce all of their decisions. Leaders and the Bourne Education Trust have brought about significant improvements to the school. However, they recognise that provision in the early years needs further strengthening.

What the school should improve

• Assessment, including in the early years, is not consistent or effective. Teachers are therefore not always confident in knowing how secure pupils are in their understanding and recall of key knowledge. Leaders should train and support teachers to ensure that pupils know and remember more across the school's curriculum.
• Children in the early years do not consistently benefit from high-quality provision. Their learning and developmental needs are not being met for when they move into Year 1. The planned curriculum does not meet the needs of all children. This means that many are not getting the best possible start to their time in school. Leaders should act quickly to strengthen teaching in the early years. Staff need appropriate training and ongoing support and guidance to improve their practice.

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