Burnley Springfield Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 July 2025

Pupils are proud to attend this school. They are safe and happy. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and caring. Pupils know they always have an adult who they can speak to. Staff know pupils and their families well. The school offers support that is valued and makes sure that everyone feels included, ensuring a strong sense of community. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy learning, work hard and take pride in their achievements. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils typically behave well. Children in early years quickly learn the routines and expectations for positive behaviour. They learn to manage their feelings and to use kind words to each other. Older pupils are polite and respectful. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment, where all pupils can thrive. Pupils appreciate the well-considered opportunities that broaden their understanding of the world. They take part in clubs such as cookery and sports that widen their experiences. Learning is enriched through visits to museums and places of worship. Pupils understand the role that they play in their school and community. They are committed to being active citizens.

What the school should improve

• The school's records about incidents relating to safeguarding sometimes lack sufficient information. This means that there is a risk of the school missing vital information that is needed to keep pupils safe. The school should ensure that safeguarding records clearly and consistently demonstrate the appropriate action taken in response to any safeguarding concerns.
• In a few subjects, pupils do not have the opportunity to connect what they are learning with what they already know. This limits their ability to deepen their understanding. The school should ensure that the delivery of the curriculum enables pupils to strengthen their knowledge over time so that they achieve consistently well across different subjects.
• On occasions, pupils of all ages do not write as accurately as they should. At times, common mistakes, such as incorrect letter formation, are not addressed. When this happens, it makes their work difficult to read. The school should ensure that its expectations for pupils' writing knowledge are followed consistently from the early years to Year 6.

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