OfSTED recognises improvements at Beechwood Primary
Beechwood Primary School, which previously received an inadequate rating before joining the Trust, has shown that it is making significant progress according to a recent inspection. Inspectors found that most pupils are positive and respectful, with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receiving strong support. The school has also implemented a recently reviewed curriculum.
While there's still work to be done on fully embedding some subjects, the overall results are a positive sign for Beechwood Primary. The school is demonstrably on the right track, making improvements to ensure all students receive a good education.
Celebrating Specific Achievements
The OfSTED report highlights the following:
- Early Years Excellence: “Early Years staff prioritise communication and language. Staff and children have very positive relationships. Adults question children with warmth and a deliberate focus on building children’s vocabulary. The learning environment is used effectively.” The school is especially delighted that inspectors recognised the exceptional care provided for its youngest learners.
- Inclusive and Supportive Environment: “The school is ambitious for pupils with SEND and pupils with SEND are supported well. The curriculum is adapted carefully to help pupils with SEND build the knowledge and skills that they need.” Beechwood Primary is pleased that Ofsted acknowledged the significant improvements made in SEND provision across the school.
- Positive and Respectful Behavior: “Pupils’ behaviour is positive and respectful.” The school takes great pride in its inclusive environment, reflected in the “good” behaviour and attitudes judgement.
- Robust Safeguarding: “Safeguarding is effective.” This reflects the priority that Safeguarding is placed in all of our schools across the Trust. being.
- Engaging Curriculum: “Pupils respond well to the newly developed curriculum and enjoy their lessons.”
- Literacy Focus: “The school is ambitious for all pupils to be successful with their reading. We foster a culture of reading and promote a love of reading…The phonics curriculum is designed and implemented well.” Beechwood Primary places great importance on phonics, language development, and early reading skills and this has been a significant part of the school’s development
- Strong School-Family Partnership: “Staff know pupils and their families well. We have a hugely dedicated staff who are committed to working with our families for the best possible outcomes.”
As a Trust, we remain committed to achieving the very best education for all of the pupils at Beechwood Primary School.
