The Belham Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 June 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to this happy and welcoming school. Staff greet pupils with a warm smile and take time to find out how they are. This creates a positive start to the day. Respectful relationships exist between staff and pupils. Pupils explain that if they have a worry or feel sad, they can speak to a trusted adult who will help them. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils behave incredibly well. This is because the school has high expectations of behaviour. Pupils display the school values of being 'helpful' and 'trustworthy' in daily school life. For example, Year 6 pupils take pride in supporting younger pupils in the dining hall. Pupils are eager to talk about their learning and take pride in their work. They work hard and this means they achieve well across the curriculum. Leaders listen to pupils' suggestions and opinions about important issues. For example, pupils in Year 5 wrote to the Mayor of London about actions that could be taken to improve air quality and sustainability. These experiences help pupils to develop their own ideas. The school provides a wide range of clubs such as tennis, football and debate club. These activities help pupils to foster their talents and pursue their interests.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, checks on what pupils know and remember are not as effective as they could be. This means that some pupils develop gaps in their learning. The school should ensure that teachers carefully check previously taught content so that pupils apply previously learnt knowledge, vocabulary and skills to their current learning.

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