Ofsted Report
Norwood Primary School was last inspected on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th November 2022.
The school was judged to be continuing as a GOOD school.
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy coming to this lively, happy school. Teachers greet them with a smile every morning on the yard.
Leaders have established positive relationships with parents and carers. This contributes to pupils feeling happy and safe. They have fun while they are learning and they would recommend their school to other people.
Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those pupils with special
educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Pupils work hard and use the school mottoof ‘aspire, respect and enjoy’ as a way of explaining how to do well at school.
They understand that hard work brings its own rewards.
They are proud of doing their best.
Pupils behave well in lessons and during playtimes.
They know the school rules and follow these with only an occasional reminder from adults.
Pupils feel well supported and knowthat staff will listen if they have any concerns.
Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying should they occur.
Pupils are proud of their school and keen to take on lots of responsibilities, for example they act as school captains, eco-warriors and mini police. They enjoy the wide range of
extra opportunities, such as dance and chemistry club, which enhance their learning and foster their talents.
What does the school do well?
Leaders have created an ambitious and interesting curriculum.
Leaders use the local areaas a starting point for pupils’ learning.
The knowledge that pupils should learn is carefully considered and organised from the Reception class to Year 6. This enables pupils to know and remember more over time. They achieve well.
Children in the early years settle in well and live up to the high expectations of their teachers. They enjoy learning and work well together, sharing resources and communicating their ideas. Teachers in other year groups capitalise on this good start, ensuring that pupils have many opportunities to work together as a team.
Pupils behave well. They can learn free from disruption. Pupils have a strong voice in the school. Leaders listen to their views and take action to meet pupils’ needs and interests. For example, leaders have modified lunchtimes to give pupils more space to play. Leaders have also built a wide-ranging offer of extra-curricular
clubs.
Leaders use their links with local high schools productively to enhance their extracurricular offer. Pupils learn to be tolerant and respectful of the differences between themselves and others.
Leaders and teachers are quick to identify the needs of pupils with SEND. They ensurethat these pupils can access the same curriculum as their classmates, using external support when this is necessary.
Parents and carers said that staff go the extra mile for their children. Senior leaders know all the pupils and their families well. Parents recognise that the staff at the school care deeply for their children.
Governors are knowledgeable and use their experience to support and challenge the school leaders appropriately. Staff feel valued and are proud to work at the school. They know that leaders have put actions in place to ensure that their workload is not excessive.
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
What does the school need to do to improve?
In some subjects, teachers do not allow pupils enough opportunities to revisit their previous learning.
OFSTED Reports - Norwood Primary School