Gagle Brook Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 September 2022

Pupils are proud of their growing school and its eco-friendly building. They know and understand the school's values and its 'One Planet Principles'. One parent summed up the views of many by stating that the 'values permeate the children's everyday experience'. Pupils know and abide by the '3 Golden Rules'. They work hard, enjoy their learning and take pride in their achievements. There is a culture where everyone looks out for each other. Pupils enjoy spending time with their friends and playtimes are harmonious. Bullying is rare. Adults do not tolerate it; if it happens, pupils quickly receive help. Pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have created an environment where pupils feel listened to and valued. Pupils apply for positions on the pupil leadership team and are honoured to represent their school. They enjoy participating in the experiences and trips arranged for them. Pupils enjoyed the Year 3 residential to Hill End saying, 'It helped us learn in different ways.' Pupils can access a range of clubs throughout the year, from learning to write code to singing in the choir.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet identified and sequenced all the knowledge pupils are to learn. Where this is the case, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should refine subject plans to identify all the important information pupils are to learn, starting from the early years.
• Across the wider curriculum, leaders' approach to checking what pupils know and remember is not yet consistent in all subjects. As a result, teachers do not have the information they need to address gaps in pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that effective assessment strategies are firmly embedded in all subjects.

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