Pike Fold Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Pupils are happy and proud to attend Pike Fold Primary School. They know that leaders have high expectations of what they can achieve, both at school and beyond. Pupils work hard in lessons. They achieve well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are taught how to behave well. If a pupil's behaviour slips below the high standard expected by staff, they are quickly helped to get back on track. Pupils feel safe. They know that staff will listen and help them if they have any concerns. Leaders resolve any incidents of bullying effectively. Pupils who spoke to the inspector described the school as a place where everyone is accepted for who they are. They value the culture of tolerance and respect that leaders have successfully created. Pupils, including children in the early years, benefit from a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom. Pupils, and their parents and carers, value community events such as 'bring the beach to Blackley'. Trips, and visits from guest speakers, enrich the curriculum for pupils of all ages. Older pupils enjoy taking on a wide range of leadership responsibilities, such as acting as prefects, subject ambassadors, librarians, and buddies for younger children. Pupils contribute well to the school community.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not fully identified the essential knowledge that they want pupils to learn. As a result, on occasion, some pupils' learning in these subjects is uneven. Leaders should finalise their curriculum thinking in these remaining subjects so that teachers are clear about the information that pupils should know and remember.

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