Northfield Primary and Nursery School

Overview: Northfield Primary and Nursery School is a good school where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has high expectations of what pupils can accomplish, and most pupils progress well through the curriculum. They enjoy attending school and feel well supported by teachers.

Strengths:

• The school has high expectations of what pupils can accomplish.
• Pupils feel safe in school and understand the 'Northfield Way' of 'marvellous manners, sensible sitting, wonderful walking and best behaviour'.
• The school offers various opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests, such as football, chess club, gymnastics, and choir.
• Teachers have secure subject knowledge and explain new learning logically.
• The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil develops the knowledge and skills they need to read fluently and confidently.
• The school accurately identifies the needs of pupils with SEND and provides staff with detailed information about how to support them.

Areas to improve:

• The school currently provides limited opportunities for pupils to understand what it means to be active citizens, which results in some pupils being unable to engage with meaningful experiences that develop their understanding of how to contribute positively to society.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.