Burton Manor Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Parents and carers say that their children are very happy at Burton Manor Primary School. They are right. The school is a warm and welcoming place where children feel celebrated and develop a clear love of learning. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. These are firmly grounded in the school's motto: 'Reach together for success'. Pupils live out this motto with pride and behave well. They show a real determination to help each other to succeed in all aspects of school life. Staff deal with rare incidents of poor behaviour very effectively. Pupils appreciate this support and trust teachers to help them stay happy and safe. There are regular opportunities for parents to find out about their child's day in school. Workshops help parents to support their children with their learning. Pupils speak warmly about the friendships they develop in school. They have a strong sense of equality and inclusivity. Pupils are sensitive to the needs and differences of others. They have a growing understanding of and respect for other cultures and faiths. Everyone in the school works closely together to support each other's and the local community's needs. For example, they support the community through the 'HOPE well-being team', and links with the local church and the food bank.

What the school should improve

• The school has not ensured that pupils' early writing foundational skills are securely embedded. This means that some pupils move through the school with a lack of fluency in writing. The school should ensure that early writing skills are taught effectively so that pupils build the same fluency in their writing as in their early reading.

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