Download our primary classroom evaluation checklist
Our checklist covers:
- Behaviour
- Displays
- Classroom organisation
- Equipment and resources
- Health and safety
You can ask staff to tackle 1 section at a time to cut down on workload, or remove sections that don't apply to your classrooms.
Specific checklists
We also have comprehensive checklists to evaluate:
- Classroom health and safety
- Classroom provision for pupils with SEND
- EYFS learning environments (indoor and outdoor)
They may be more suitable to help you carry out an in-depth review of those areas.
There's no definitive list of features of a 'good' primary classroom
Ofsted hasn't produced any guidance on what inspectors will look for in primary classrooms.
Work with your staff on your approach to teaching and learning, and determine what particular classroom features will help support your vision. You can then decide what your expectations are for good practice.
Bonneville Primary School in Lambeth includes a checklist for
