Brandhall Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher provides inspirational leadership. She is determined to continually improve outcomes for pupils.

Leaders at all levels have successfully improved the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. Governance is a strength. Governors hold leaders to account for their actions and provide good levels of support.

Teaching is good. Pupils make good progress and achieve well by the end of key stage 2. Additional funding for disadvantaged pupils is used well.

Their progress is tracked in detail. As a result, disadvantaged pupils, including the most able, make very good progress. Pupils with special educational needs and/o...r disabilities (SEND) and those new to English make good progress.

Support is matched to their individual needs. This is an inclusive school. Some lower-ability pupils need more support to develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills in different areas of learning.

Pupils enjoy learning. They thrive in an environment of high expectations and outstanding personal development and welfare. Attendance is above average.

Pupils feel safe in school and understand how to keep themselves safe beyond school. Pupils behave well. They are polite and well mannered.

Pupils respect and value the opinions and views of others. Teachers are highly effective in developing pupils' oracy skills. Pupils take pride in their school and in their work.

Presentation of pupils' work in their books is exemplary. Pupils enjoy reading a wide range of books. However, the teaching of phonics is not yet good enough for all groups of learners in key stage 1 and the early years.

In early years, children get off to a rapid start from low starting points at the age of two. The early years provides a stimulating, caring place for young learners. However, not enough boys are reaching a good level of development at the end of the early years.

Partnership with parents is strong. Parents value the pastoral support given to pupils and their families.

Information about this school

Brandhall is a larger-than-average sized primary school.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is above the national average.

The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average. The number of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is in line with the national average. A breakfast and after-school club are provided for pupils.