Ofsted January 2019
Turton Belmont Primary School
“We considered how well leaders have designed a broad and balanced curriculum. They have designed the curriculum to engage pupils through well- thought-out topics. Staff bring their own interests to add a fresh perspective to the material studied, such as when Year 3 and Year 4 pupils developed their own superlatives to describe the different planets in Star Wars. Schemes of work meet all the requirements of the national curriculum and develop pupils’ skills well. For example, in science, pupils carry out investigations and in computing, pupils use algorithms of increasing complexity. Topics are studied in depth. The curriculum is extended further by a wide range of visits, visitors and clubs that enthuse pupils.”
Ofsted November 2018
St. Mary’s RC Primary School
“We focused on the extent to which the curriculum is well planned in subjects beyond English and mathematics. You have introduced a new curriculum this year to ensure greater coverage of subjects. You have prioritised the improvement of the science curric
ulum. There is now a greater focus on the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills in this subject. As a result, pupils are gaining a deeper scientific understanding. The new curriculum delivers a range of subjects, such as art and history, through different cross-curricular topics. Teachers feel that these new topics have enlivened the curriculum and increased pupils’ engagement with subjects beyond English and mathematics.”
Ofsted November 2018
Madinayah Foundation School
“The curriculum has improved significantly since the previous inspection. As a result, pupils now 
benefit from a curriculum which enables them to make progress in a range of subjects.”
“Leaders have overhauled the curriculum so that learning is meaningful and engaging. As a result, pupils now study a variety of subjects. Pupils learn to develop an appreciation of art and history through themed project work, which helps deepen pupils’ knowledge and understanding.”
“A rich curriculum enables pupils to have a deep understanding of British values, including tolerance of others’ differences.”
