Greenmount Primary School says it is continuing its improvement journey after Ofsted recognised significant progress in a number of key areas while identifying further work needed to raise standards across the school.
Following a recent inspection, Ofsted praised the school’s leadership for taking “decisive action” to drive improvement, with inspectors noting there are already “early signs of impact”.
The report found that pupils are happy, feel safe and enjoy learning in a calm and orderly environment, while behaviour and attendance have continued to improve.
Inspectors also highlighted the school’s nurturing Early Years provision, effective safeguarding culture and commitment to inclusion, recognising the work being undertaken to ensure all pupils feel they belong and are able to succeed.
However, the report also concluded that further work is needed to secure greater consistency in teaching, assessment and curriculum delivery, particularly to improve outcomes for older pupils. Inspectors acknowledged that these improvements are already underway but require more time to become fully embedded.
Rebecca Day, Executive Headteacher at Greenmount Primary School, said:
“We are proud that the inspection recognises the considerable progress our school has made over a relatively short period of time. It acknowledges the dedication of our staff, governors, pupils and families in creating a calm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
“We are particularly pleased that inspectors recognised our strengths in behaviour, safeguarding, personal development, Early Years provision and the positive culture we are building across the school. They also recognised that our work to improve attendance and strengthen teaching is already making a difference.
Article continues below this advertisement “We know there is still more to do. We fully accept the areas identified for further improvement and, importantly, the report recognises that we have accurately identified these priorities ourselves and have already put the right actions in place.
“School improvement is a journey rather than a single event, and we remain determined to ensure every child receives the high-quality education they deserve.”
Dave Smithers, Chair of the Governing Body, added:
“This report provides a balanced reflection of where our school is today. It recognises both the significant progress that has been made and the work that remains to ensure improvements are fully embedded.
“The governing body is proud of the commitment shown by our staff and leadership team in driving forward meaningful change in the best interests of our pupils.
“We are encouraged that inspectors recognised the school’s clear understanding of its priorities, the improvements already being seen and the strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
“As governors, we will continue to provide both support and constructive challenge as the school builds on this momentum. We are confident that the foundations are now firmly in place to secure sustained improvement and better outcomes for every child.”
School leaders say they will continue working closely with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community as improvements are embedded, with a focus on strengthening teaching and learning, improving communication with families and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential
