Starks Field Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Pupils described Starks Field as a 'friendly and inclusive' school. They said that this is a school where everyone is respected. Staff know the pupils well. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere around the school. Pupils benefit from the well-resourced outside space. They particularly like using the wide range of sporting equipment and climbing areas in the different playgrounds. Pupils make good use of these at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Pupils are polite and considerate of others throughout the school. Teachers and pupils have positive and respectful relationships. Pupils know that staff will listen to their concerns and deal with these appropriately. Bullying is rare. When it happens, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils enjoy their lessons and there is very little disruption to their learning. Staff and leaders are ambitious for every pupil to succeed. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well included, as staff understand their specific needs. Leaders broaden pupils' experiences through trips and visits. Pupils visit museums and galleries around London to deepen their knowledge. Older pupils get the opportunity to visit universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. They find out what university is like, meet with academics and debate various topics.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, leaders have not planned for opportunities for pupils to regularly practise, recap and revisit what they have been taught. This sometimes leads to gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should continue to provide staff with suitable guidance and training on this. They should ensure that the curriculum in these subjects allows pupils to practise and remember key subject content.

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