Bassett Green Primary School

Overview

The report describes a school where pupils achieve well and are generally well prepared for their next steps in education. Leaders and governors share high ambitions, fostering an inclusive culture where staff benefit from professional learning and pupils feel safe and valued.

Strengths

• Pupils accumulate appropriate knowledge and skills, with attainment in national tests now "more in line with national averages," including for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
• The curriculum is broad and taught effectively, with a strong focus on foundational knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics; pupils use resources with "confidence and independence."
• Staff model high expectations for behaviour, creating a culture rooted in "care and kindness" where pupils are polite, considerate, and proud of their diverse community.
• Leaders provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum through targeted interventions and inclusive practice.
• Parents appreciate the school’s "inclusive and welcoming ethos," with clear communication and opportunities to engage in school life, such as reading sessions.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure strategies for improving attendance reach all groups of pupils, as current efforts have not yet had a positive impact on some.
• Staff expertise needs strengthening to ensure high-quality interactions consistently support children’s language and communication skills across the early years curriculum.
• Teachers should use assessment data more precisely to inform subsequent teaching and curriculum adaptations in wider subjects to ensure pupil progress.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.