Perton Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

Perton Primary Academy is, as parents and carers say, a warm and welcoming school. Pupils and staff are proud of the Perton values that underpin school life in its entirety. Pupils are kind, courteous and considerate to each other and staff. They rightly say that there are very few occasions when behaviour does not meet expectations. Staff sort any disagreements between pupils quickly. The school sets high expectations for pupils' learning, as well as behaviour. Pupils achieve well and are equipped for what comes next in their education. Pupils concentrate in lessons and enjoy their studies. They talk about what they know with enthusiasm. Pupils show a deep understanding of being 'happy, healthy and safe'. They are developing into open-minded and nurturing individuals. They value the importance of being physically, but especially mentally healthy. They appreciate the many, varied opportunities that come their way. These include an extensive range of clubs, 'no pen days' when various visitors stretch and challenge their thinking, plus visits to places of interests. One pupil, expressing the views of many, said, 'We are one big family. Not a birth family, but a family all the same. We care for each other.' Parents and staff echo this sentiment.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the school has not ensured that some learning activities or resources used within lessons are sufficiently well linked to the intended curriculum. As a result, pupils are not always helped to build and deepen their learning well enough. The school should ensure that staff have the skills and knowledge to select the most appropriate learning activities and resources and that these are used effectively to extend and challenge pupils' learning.
• The current sequences of learning in a few subjects do not always promote learning in the most effective way. Pupils are sometimes muddled or unclear because learning is not building precisely enough in the right order. The school should continue to review and further refine the current sequence of learning to ensure that the right things are taught in the most effective sequential manner.

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