Norbury Manor Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 February 2023

Leaders and staff ensure that the school motto of 'make every moment count' is part of the everyday culture of the school. Parents and carers typically agree, expressing the view that 'the diversity of topics, trips, speakers and projects is amazing. It gives children access to a range of places, people and ideas'. Leaders provide a variety of class trips and events. For example, pupils visit the British Museum to learn about daily life in Greece. They celebrate Diwali when they are studying Hinduism. Leaders prioritise outdoor learning through 'Natural Norbury' lessons. Through this, pupils learn about gardening, camping, tying knots and using tools. At the end of each half term, pupils take part in a 'challenge week'. This extends their knowledge about the topic they are studying. As part of this, pupils learn presentation skills and how to work in a team. They use these skills to complete the challenge and explain it to others in a presentation. Pupils are happy and safe. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They have positive attitudes to learning and pay attention in lessons. In the early years, children follow routines and share resources. Bullying is not tolerated, and leaders deal with it quickly when it occurs.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have recently introduced a new curriculum in some subjects. Some of these plans have not been fully implemented. As a result, pupils are not learning some aspects of the intended curriculum in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the revised curriculum is implemented effectively.

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