Newdale Primary School & Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2023

Newdale Primary is an aspirational school. Leaders want the very best for every pupil. Pupils enjoy coming to school and love learning. They live by the school's 'BeSMART' code and behave extremely well. Bullying is not tolerated at this school. Teachers act swiftly to resolve any issues or concerns so there is no disruption to learning. Leaders make sure that pupils who need to improve their behaviour do so. Pupils' voice is powerful at this school. The school parliament is prominent and listened to. It meets regularly with pupils, leaders and governors and discusses issues of importance. For example, pupils made a decision to collect bottle tops to raise money for a water safety charity. One pupil said, 'we are improving our whole world, not just our school'. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond exceptionally well to the high expectations of leaders and staff for their academic achievement. They have a thirst for knowledge. The curriculum is extremely well planned and is delivered consistently. Pupils remember important information because teachers make sure they regularly practise and recall it. Pupils' learning is made interesting through the use of engaging resources and educational visits and visitors. Pupils flourish as inquisitive and knowledgeable learners. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that there is always a trusted adult to speak to. They said that they are heard and that their opinions count.

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