The Smallberry Green Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Smallberry Green Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils really enjoy their learning. They are happy in lessons and when playing with their friends on the playground. Teachers encourage pupils to feel part of a diverse, dynamic community. Leaders and governors have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well because of leaders' utmost care to meet their needs. In early years, staff prepare children very well for what they will learn in Year 1 upwards. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They are polite and courteous to each other and to adults. Pupils have a secure understanding of the different types of bullying. Leaders have fostered a culture where any such incidents are not tolerated and dealt with promptly and thoroughly if they do arise. Pupils are confident that leaders and staff will be on hand to resolve any concerns effectively. Leaders and staff work together well to keep pupils safe. The provision for personal development is rich and carefully planned. Leaders ensure that pupils have access to many clubs. These are well attended and include exciting activities such as learning Mandarin. Parents and carers recognised that staff go above and beyond for their children. One parent summed up how many felt by saying, 'A fantastic school with truly dedicated teachers who really care.'

What the school should improve

• In Years 1 to 6, there are times when teaching does not use assessment effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils' learning in some of the foundation subjects. This limits pupils' subject-specific knowledge and skills in these subjects. Leaders need to ensure that staff use assessment effectively so that any gaps in pupils' knowledge are addressed.

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