Ofsted has been back to assess Newbridge Primary School in Bath for the first time since rating it as Good in January 2020.
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The lead inspector who visited the 399-pupil school in Charmouth Road just before Christmas has now published her report, saying effective action has been taken to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.
Her report describes the school as “caring and welcoming” and says it puts pupils at the heart of all it does.
Pupils are polite, friendly and happy and follow the behaviour values of being ‘responsible, respectful and safe’.
The inspector says: “The school has high expectations of all pupils. Staff encourage pupils to engage in their work and answer questions. Pupils are keen to share their ideas.
“They show high levels of motivation. They work hard, and most pupils achieve well.”
The school is said to have an accurate understanding of the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The report observes that pupils develop a sense of responsibility and contribute to the community beyond the school.
Governors have an accurate view of the school’s strengths and the next development steps.
Staff value how the school helps them increase their expertise to teach the curriculum and appreciate the support they receive to manage their workload and wellbeing.
The arrangements for safeguarding at the school are said to be effective.
The inspector flagged up that in some curriculum subjects, the school does not have an accurate understanding of what pupils know so gaps in knowledge go unaddressed. The school has been asked to take action to address this.
