Glory Farm Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Leaders are determined that every child is at the heart of everything they do. This is seen around the school through the warm and positive relationships between children and staff. Pupils say they feel safe and happy in school and that teachers make them laugh. Pupils know that their teachers want the very best from them, and they rise to the challenge. This is evident through the well-presented work pupils produce. Pupils behave extremely well. They work hard in their lessons and are motivated and engaged in their learning. They exhibit a high degree of concentration and apply themselves well. Pupils say that learning is fun, and teachers make their lessons interesting. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that if it did occur, it would be dealt with swiftly and effectively. Pupils are able to get on with their work without interruptions. Pupils know their school expectations of 'ready, respectful, safe'. They demonstrate this in their conduct around the school. This is a happy school, which is strongly recommended by parents, who highly value the school's caring ethos. Leaders ensure they are visible and know the families well.

What the school should improve

• Recent changes to the curriculum development for some subjects are still new, and therefore the full impact on attainment is not yet realised. Leaders should continue with their ambitious curriculum plans in their entirety and monitor the impact developments have on improving pupils' knowledge over time.
• Persistent absence remains high. The pupils who are persistently absent are not fully benefitting from all that the school has to offer. Leaders should now carefully consider what additional strategies and support families need to further improve attendance, both within and external to the school.

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