Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

Brompton and Sawdon is a friendly school. Pupils, parents and staff talk about being part of the 'Brompton Family'. Everyone plays their part to make the school a happy and safe place to learn. The five 'pillars' influence everything that happens in school. These key values (family, respect, nature, rainbow and ready to fly) underpin the curriculum. Everyone works towards being the best they can be. Pupils are taught to value themselves and their local area. They are encouraged to ask questions, try new things and learn more about the wider world. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the life of the school. Pupils say that there is no bullying. They know that adults in school will help them if they have a problem. Pupils are proud of their kind and welcoming school. They show respect for one another and for their teachers. Pupils behave well almost all the time. Sometimes they are too eager and interrupt the teacher or other pupils. They respond quickly to reminders from staff. Parents are very positive about the school. They welcome the wide range of experiences that the school provides. A comment from one parent summarises the views expressed by many: 'Young lives are unequivocally improved from being a part of the school.'

What the school should improve

• Although the curriculum sets out the content to be taught with clear end points for each phase in school, the most essential knowledge is not signposted to teachers. This means that teachers are not clear about the essential knowledge and concepts that pupils need to know at the end of each topic. Leaders should ensure that teachers know what content to prioritise and develop appropriate strategies to make this explicit to pupils, and to assess and check retention of this important knowledge.
• Teachers do not always check that pupils can remember and use subject-specific vocabulary precisely. As a result, pupils are not always able to recall and accurately use key vocabulary when talking about their learning. Leaders should ensure more explicit vocabulary instruction and opportunities for pupils to use new vocabulary, precisely, when talking or writing about the subject.

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