Brunton First School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Brunton First School is nurturing and welcoming. The inclusive culture is palpable. The school prioritises the character development of pupils. This is a golden thread that runs throughout their school life. Pupils are keen to display positive attitudes to their learning. They are motivated by the many ways the school promotes and rewards this. The school has recently introduced an ambitious curriculum. Pupils benefit from this. They achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are eager to contribute their ideas in lessons. Pupils are actively involved in extra-curricular activities, leadership roles and community projects. They access superb cultural activities, for example through the school's collaboration with the Royal Opera House. The well-being of pupils is well considered. Pupils and staff benefit from the mental health workshops the school provides. Behaviour is excellent throughout the school. The recently revamped school values are important to pupils. They reflect on them when making decisions. Pupils are safe in this school. They know that they can talk to trusted adults if they need to. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, there is not enough focus on the important knowledge pupils need to remember in the delivery of the curriculum. This means pupils do not remember some of the key information and vocabulary that they need to be successful in their next stage of learning. The school should focus on prioritising the key knowledge pupils need to know and ensure that there are opportunities for pupils to revisit this learning over time.

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