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Pupils thrive at Tor Bridge Primary School. They benefit from an ambitious and meticulously planned curriculum.
This provides them with detailed knowledge, increased self-belief and a broad understanding of the wider world. The school believes there are no limits or barriers to what pupils can achieve. As a result, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.
Pupils love coming to school. Parents and carers say they are very fortunate that their children attend Tor Bridge. They describe it as a special community.
Pupils are proud of their school. They give their best in all aspects of school life. Children in Reception Year get off to a flying... start.
They learn in a safe and stimulating environment.
Pupils' conduct is exemplary. Classrooms are disruption free and pupils are enthusiastic about their learning.
They are taught how to engage in sophisticated discussion and debate. Pupils have many enriching experiences during their time at school. For example, they visit London and participate in the 'Ten Tors' walking challenge.
Pupils develop strong leadership qualities by joining the pupil parliament, being lunchtime leaders or house captains, for example.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has created an inclusive, knowledge-based curriculum with reading as the bedrock. Therefore, all pupils benefit from a high-quality education.
The school identifies the needs of pupils carefully. It makes good use of external services to secure early help and support for pupils who need it. Staff make adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
This supports them to follow the curriculum and achieve well.
Staff have strong subject knowledge which is bolstered by the professional development the trust provides. They use this to plan and teach the curriculum successfully.
Teachers know what to teach and when. To capture the joy of learning, they digress to share pupils' ideas and take every opportunity to deepen understanding further.
Pupils consistently produce work of a high quality.
They retain the knowledge they have learned over time. Teachers expertly check what pupils remember. They make sure that any misconceptions or gaps in knowledge do not persist.
In Reception Year, there is close attention to the development of children's language. Children are immersed in reading as soon as they join the school. Pupils follow a well-designed phonics curriculum, which is taught precisely.
If they require additional support, this is recognised quickly. Staff then take swift action to help pupils to catch up.'
Share and enjoy' books send the message that everyone reads and that it is something to be cherished.
The school environment showcases the importance of reading. Each class has a dedicated library and every corridor space includes recommended books to enjoy. Pupils are rewarded for their reading at home, such as through wrist bands, certificates and raffle tickets.
The chance to have a book from the vending machine is a sought-after prize. However, pupils are intrinsically motivated to read and it has become just 'what we do'. Staff share the ambition that all pupils leave Tor Bridge as confident readers.
They have carefully planned a range of rich and diverse texts that pupils will encounter as they progress through the school.
The culture at Tor Bridge is built on relationships and routines. Leaders model the high standards they expect.
Staff then replicate this in classrooms, corridors, the lunch hall and during outside play. For example, staff model what successful play looks like and how to sit together and enjoy a meal. Pupils are taught how to behave well.
Staff do this with kindness and warmth, so pupils rise to these high expectations.
The school promotes equality of opportunity and pupils appreciate the importance of diversity. They are passionate about respecting and celebrating others.
They learn how to keep themselves safe in the community, including when online. Pupils explore aspirational career paths through links with local businesses.
Staff are exceptionally proud to work at this school.
They feel valued as professionals and say leaders care about their well-being. Trust leaders are highly visible and invested in the school's success. They hold senior leaders to account while offering valuable support.
However, they are not complacent. There are many examples of them drawing on expertise within and beyond the trust to further strengthen the school.
