Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Staff at Pudsey Bolton Primary School have high expectations for what pupils learn and experience. Pupils embrace these expectations. The school cultivates a culture that is safe and nurturing. Pupils feel happy and are safe. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. Staff use the school's approach to behaviour effectively. This supports high levels of engagement during lessons. Pupils have positive attitudes towards school and their learning. They say that bullying can happen but that when it does, adults sort it all out. Leaders make sure that the educational visits that pupils experience are linked to the curriculum. These visits are accessible to all pupils. For example, pupils learn about sustainability and the environment and then visit Nell Bank. These experiences are memorable for pupils and they speak positively about them. The school also invites visitors to the school to support learning. Recently, a theatre company delivered a performance to coincide with what pupils were learning in history. This has enriched the curriculum, making the learning come to life. Leaders ensure that pupils learn how to keep themselves safe. This includes learning about road safety and how to protect themselves when online.

What the school should improve

• On occasions, assessment is not linked closely enough to the important knowledge that pupils should have learned. When this happens, gaps in understanding are not identified or addressed. The school should take further action to help staff to better use assessment so that pupils' understanding is checked well.

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