Perton First School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 February 2023

This is a school that feels like a family. Pupils enjoy coming to school and learning new things. They greet visitors with a smile and display good manners. Pupils feel safe because they can trust the staff to look after them. Leaders, staff and parents work well together to provide pupils with a range of positive experiences. Leaders and staff have high expectations of every pupil. Pupils do not disappoint. In lessons, pupils listen well, try their best, work cooperatively and focus on their work. There is a relaxed atmosphere around the school. On the playground there is lots to do. Pupils enjoy playing games and chatting with their friends. Staff take bullying seriously and deal with any issues when they arise. Leaders, supported by governors and staff, are constantly improving the curriculum and other aspects of school life. However, leaders know that there is more to do to enhance the delivery of the curriculum in a few subjects. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. There is a shared view that the school is at the heart of the local community. Parents value the visibility and approachability of the headteacher. They also comment that staff constantly go above and beyond for their children.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is relatively new and in the early stages of being implemented. In these subjects, the curriculum is not delivered as well as it could be, and pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should support teachers to develop their subject knowledge and expertise so that they can teach these areas of the curriculum more effectively.

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