Burnley Springfield Community Primary School

Overview

Pupils are described as “proud to attend this school,” where they feel “safe and happy” within a “calm and nurturing environment.” The report highlights an “ambitious and interesting curriculum” and strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families, noting that leaders have an “effective understanding” of the school’s performance.

Strengths

• Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and present learning clearly, with a “sharp focus on teaching pupils to read” from Reception.
• The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly” and provides “targeted support” to ensure they access the same opportunities as peers.
• Pupils develop “secure knowledge of fundamental British values” and are well prepared for life in modern Britain, including understanding online safety and mental health strategies.
• Attendance is monitored carefully, with staff working closely with families to address barriers, resulting in an “increasing number of pupils attend[ing] school regularly and on time.”

Areas to improve

• Safeguarding records sometimes “lack sufficient information,” creating a risk of missing vital details needed to keep pupils safe.
• In a few subjects, activities do not support pupils to “make connections with their earlier learning,” limiting their ability to deepen understanding.
• Expectations for writing knowledge are not followed consistently; common errors, such as “incorrect letter formation,” are not always addressed, making work difficult to read.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, though the school must ensure records “clearly and consistently demonstrate the appropriate action taken in response to any safeguarding concerns.”