Bankfields Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

The motto of this vibrant, nurturing and welcoming school is 'be happy, be successful, be proud, be Bankfields'.

Pupils of all ages embody these characteristics. They have a genuine sense of belonging. As a result of being safe, happy and valued, pupils at Bankfields Primary School thrive and achieve.

Through a consistent approach to behaviour across school, pupils understand the rules and the high expectations of staff. They strive to live up to these high expectations. Pupils' relationships with staff and other pupils are highly positive.

Older pupils act as excellent role models for their younger peers. The feeling of 'family' throughout the school helps pupils get along together. As a result, bullying is rare ...but is dealt with effectively.

Pupils' attendance also reflects their love of the school. Attendance is very positive. Those pupils who have been persistently absent in the past are now far fewer in number.

Pupils have a clear thirst for knowledge. Their enjoyment and focus in lessons are impressive. Teaching is typically engaging.

It promotes pupils' acquisition of knowledge and skills. Additional support from well-trained staff is targeted well to remove any barriers to learning. This means that pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are otherwise disadvantaged, achieve highly.

Pupils make excellent progress through the curriculum from their starting points.As well as achieving strong academic outcomes, pupils benefit from being very well prepared for life in modern Britain. Leaders plan educational visits to broaden pupils' understanding of the wider world, such as a visit to a local Hindu temple.

Pupils enjoy opportunities to contribute to the school community as well as that beyond the school gates. These opportunities include roles in school such as the 'eco-warriors'. Pupils also make contributions to a local food bank.

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