The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 December 2023

This is an inclusive school where everyone is made to feel welcome. Pupils from different backgrounds, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are all treated equally. Pupils themselves know that discrimination in any form is wrong. They understand the values of respect, liberty and democracy. This is because the school prepares them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils feel safe and know that staff care about them. They enjoy the range of opportunities the school provides beyond the classroom. These include different clubs, educational visits and school events. These activities add to pupils' enjoyment of school. However, some pupils miss out on these opportunities because they do not attend school regularly. Most pupils follow the school's charter to be 'ready, respectful, safe and kind'. They play well together outdoors and often help one another during lesson times. On occasion, a small number of pupils struggle to manage their behaviour and conform to the school's high expectations. However, staff deal effectively and quickly with any incidents which occur. This ensures that disruption to learning is minimal. Expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour have risen. Ongoing work is helping to raise attainment and ensure that all pupils achieve well.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of curriculum areas, teaching strategies do not consistently reflect the specific nature of the subject. This leads to variability in pupils' achievement in some subjects. The school should ensure that all staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver the intended curriculum so that pupils achieve as well as they should.
• Some pupils at the early stage of reading do not receive sufficient time to practise the skills they learn in lessons. This impacts on their ability to become fluent and confident readers. The school should provide the support needed to help the lowest attaining pupils catch up quickly so that they can access the full curriculum as they move through the school.
• Too many pupils are persistently absent. They miss important lessons and fall behind in their learning. The school should explore all options and work closely with parents to instil the importance of regular school attendance.

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