Oakfield Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 October 2022

There is a strong sense of family at Oakfield Primary School. Staff and pupils look after each other because they care. Each morning, families gather in the playground and speak warmly with each other and members of staff. Pupils say that bullying is rare, but that if it does happen, staff deal with incidents quickly. Pupils learn how to look after their mental health and to share concerns through the 'talk buddy' system. Pupils are polite and courteous and move around the school in an orderly manner. Pupils have warm relationships with staff. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Children in early years settle into school and learn routines quickly. They enjoy a wide range of activities and learn how to work with others. Parents and carers of children in early years say that their children thrive. Over time, pupils develop the ability to reflect wisely on issues such as equality of opportunity. Older pupils intelligently discuss the qualities needed for healthy relationships. They have a strong understanding about different faiths and can speak with clarity about the make-up of different families. Pupils love the different opportunities that challenge them to develop their broader skills. These include being a school librarian, reading to younger pupils, and being prefects and play leaders. Pupils enjoy a range of trips, clubs and experiences. Pupils say that this helps them to learn more in different subjects.

What the school should improve

• The checks on pupils' learning in a minority of wider curriculum subjects are not as helpful as those seen in core subjects. This means that teachers do not always have the right information about what pupils have learned long term. Leaders should clearly define their assessment approach so that pupils continue to build on prior learning with success.

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