Quinton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2022

Pupils at this school are well cared for. Staff want the very best for pupils and they often go beyond what it expected to support them. There is a strong sense of community here, appreciated by many. Pupils enjoy a rich and exciting curriculum that includes visits to places in the local area. This helps them to learn about the area they live in. Other topics in the curriculum also help pupils to learn about places further afield. Pupils really enjoy using virtual reality to explore countries such as Greece. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. They insist pupils work hard and do their best. Pupils rise to this challenge. In lessons, they respond positively to the work set. From the early years, children work well collaboratively and independently. This continues as pupils move through the school. Most pupils say they are happy at school and feel safe. Pupils' behaviour actively demonstrates the code of conduct: 'Be ready, be respectful, be safe.' Pupils are polite and respectful to staff, each other and visitors. Bullying does sometimes happen. Pupils spoken to say this is always dealt with by staff. Leaders' records support this view.

What the school should improve

• A small number of pupils with SEND do not receive the quality support they need to learn to read. As a result, they do not make as much progress as they could. Leaders should ensure that these pupils receive the support they need to enable them to read fluently and confidently, and understand what they have read.
• In some subjects, the work pupils are given does not support their learning of the intended curriculum in that subject. As a result, they do not always know and remember what they should. Leaders should ensure that the work given in the different subjects supports the curriculum delivery and pupils' learning in that subject.

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