Beresford Memorial CofE First School

Overview

Beresford Memorial C of E First School continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture of "high ambition for all" and positive relationships. Most pupils achieve well by the time they move on, supported by staff who help them to "learn more and get smarter." The school is inclusive, with values such as kindness and respect "lived and breathed by the whole community."

Strengths

• The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge and vocabulary organised logically to support long-term retention.
• Reading and vocabulary development are high priorities; most pupils become "fluent, confident readers" by the end of key stage 1.
• Staff effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn well in lessons.
• Pupils behave well, listen carefully, and work cooperatively, while their wider development, including mental health and spirituality, is well considered.
• Leaders and the trust work effectively together to support staff well-being and challenge the school to maintain high standards.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of subjects, the recently revised curriculum is at an early stage, meaning pupils’ learning does not always build effectively on previous knowledge; the school must clarify what has been learned and fill gaps.
• In some subjects, the curriculum for the early years has not been fully considered, leading to a lack of clarity on how pupils build on their learning; this requires full consideration.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.