The Brent Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 July 2024

This is a school where pupils have many opportunities to explore their talents and interests. Experiences such as swimming, access to climbing walls and extensive lunch time play activities enrich the curriculum. This creates an exciting school community where pupils say there is something for everyone and it is easy to make friends. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They concentrate in lessons and do not give up when learning is difficult. They play co-operatively together at social times, treating each other as they want to be treated themselves. Lunch time is a whirl of excitement, with a wealth of opportunities for constructive play. Pupils enjoy creating obstacle courses, exercising in the outdoor gym, playing games with the giant parachute, navigating the trim trail, and making pies in the mud kitchen. The willow shelters offer a calm space to chill out with friends or read a book. As a result, pupils become well rounded, kind individuals. They develop an understanding of how to take responsibility and they achieve well. The school is determined that pupils will achieve highly. Adults understand pupils' needs and support them to reach ambitious goals. Pupils attain well and are ready for the next stage in their education.

What the school should improve

• Assessment expectations for some wider curriculum subjects are not securely in place. As a result, leaders do not always know whether pupils have learned the intended curriculum. The school should continue to develop a consistent approach to assessment that identifies what each pupil understands and remembers, so that any gaps or misconceptions in their learning are addressed swiftly.

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