Warren Farm Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 September 2023

Pupils are happy and enjoy school. They particularly like the wider opportunities the school organises. This includes spending time at a local allotment learning how to grow fruit and vegetables. Pupils enjoy the educational trips, and the visiting speakers that staff organise. The school makes sure that there are clear routines and structures in place to keep pupils safe. Pupils know that they can report any concerns to a trusted adult and that they will be listened to. As a result, pupils feel safe in school. The school's motto, 'excellence in everything', captures the high expectations set for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The new 'bee' logo reminds pupils about the importance of working hard, and together, to achieve their goals. Pupils' good conduct and admirable attitudes to learning have resulted in improved outcomes across the school in English and mathematics. Pupils care for one another. They understand the importance of treating everyone equally and with respect. This includes those with different beliefs and from different backgrounds. All are warmly welcomed by pupils at Warren Farm Primary and included fully in school life.

What the school should improve

• Some foundation subjects, and areas of learning in the early years curriculum, are still being refined by the school. Consequently, the specific knowledge pupils need to know is not yet explicitly mapped out in some areas. The school should ensure that the revisions being made are completed as soon as possible so that pupils reach the expected end points for each key stage and achieve well in all subjects.
• Some pupils have low attendance and are persistently absent. This leads to gaps in their learning and lower achievement. The school should continue to work with parents to instil the importance of regular attendance to improve the life chances of those persistent absentees.
• Pupils do not have a sufficient understanding of what fundamental British values mean. As such, they do not understand the importance of adhering to these values. The school should take action to ensure that pupils gain a deeper understanding of what fundamental British values are, and how these apply as they go through life.

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