Newton Burgoland Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 April 2024

Pupils are very proud of their welcoming and inclusive school. They strive to uphold the school's high expectations and motto of being 'Noticeably Newton'. Relationships between pupils and staff are exceptionally positive. Pupils know they are well cared for. They feel safe. One parent captured the sentiments of many, describing the school's ethos as 'one of warmth and encouragement'. Pupils' behaviour and their attitudes towards learning are exemplary. They are a credit to the school. The school promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development exceptionally well. Many high-quality displays around the school site capture the dedicated work of staff and pupils in celebrating what makes people unique, including different religious festivals and family relationships. The school ensures that all pupils benefit from enriching experiences, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Parents and pupils say they strongly value the school's offer of early-morning and after-school care. Classrooms are busy and purposeful. Pupils work hard and they are well supported by staff. Staff teach pupils how to apply the school's 'learning habits' well. Most pupils achieve well, especially in reading, across all classes. The quality of pupils' written work is, however, more variable in a range of subjects and year groups.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes teachers' expectations of what some pupils can achieve are not as high as they could be, including for some pupils with SEND. Teachers do not always use the information they have about pupils, in all year groups, to help all pupils to achieve as well as they might, particularly in writing. The school should ensure that all staff use the information they have to support every pupil to achieve as well as they can.

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