Brunswick Park Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

The school has high academic expectations for pupils, and the pupils respond well to them. Many parents and carers described the school as 'like a family', with a strong sense of community. Staff get to know all pupils and their families. They provide pupils with the support that they need to succeed at school. Pupils are considerate and respectful. This is visible during lunchtimes, when they eat together, socialise, help serve and clear away each other's food. The personal development programme prepares pupils excellently for their next steps. Pupils spoke confidently of the advice and guidance that the school provides about maintaining good physical health and mental well-being. Pupils also know how to keep themselves safe and secure online. Pupils hold leadership responsibilities throughout their time at the school. For example, children in the early years are a 'helper for the day' and all pupils in Year 1 regularly visit a care home to support the local community. Year 3 pupils become 'community gardeners' and in Year 4 they learn to cook using the vegetables grown by Year 3 pupils. Older pupils read with younger pupils, and all raise money for charity each year. Pupils are also elected to the school or eco-councils.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, teaching is not adapted for some pupils to support them to learn the curriculum. When this happens, pupils do not understand and remember what has been taught as securely as they could. The school should ensure that teachers routinely check that pupils have learned key knowledge and skills, and appropriately adapt their teaching and resources if necessary, following these checks.

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