Bushfield School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 March 2022

Everybody at Bushfield School puts pupils at the heart of everything. They are aspirational for every pupil and seek to unlock their potential. The school's values, affectionately known as the 'three rings', motivate pupils to do the right thing. They learn to be a skilful learner, a team player and proud of who they are. Pupils achieve exceptionally well in some subjects, especially French and physical education (PE). The enrichment opportunities that pupils have are second to none. There is something for everyone. Pupils can learn to bake, sing, paint and dance, for example. Sport is a highlight. Every child plays in a sporting fixture. Pupils' sporting prowess is remarkable. Pupils are exuberant in all they do. They are delighted they can all play together again for the first time since the COVID-19 restrictions began. Outside, there is much on offer for pupils to get stuck into. The games court, spacious fields and climbing equipment are very popular. Around school, pupils are clear about the school's rules and routines. They behave well. Pupils are not worried about bullying. They feel safe and know they could call on any adult to help them.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders' high expectations are not yet fully realised. Teachers do not consistently set demanding enough work. They do not always ensure that pupils' handwriting and presentation of work is exemplary. Leaders need to make sure that all teachers know how to translate the curriculum thinking into high- quality learning.
• Assessment is not always well matched to the teaching of the curriculum. This means that leaders do not precisely know how well pupils are remembering content over time. Leaders should continue their work to establish consistent checks of pupils' retention of knowledge.

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