Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Collectively, the executive principal and the head of school have brought much-needed stability and direction to the school. They are hugely enthusiastic and unwaveringly determined to bring about further improvements. Governors are skilled professionals.

They know the school well because they visit regularly and undertake their roles diligently. Since the school converted to an academy, trust staff have provided unstinting support to secure financial stability. They have supported leaders to secure good overall effectiveness.

Clear and consistent approaches to the teaching of English and mathematics are leading to rapidly improving outco...mes for pupils. Despite this, pupils' skills in using vocabulary to reason and explain are not yet secure. Children in early years make good progress from their lower-than-typical starting points.

However, aspects of their play are not used consistently well to extend learning, particularly in the outdoors. Leaders' actions have secured a harmonious and respectful school. Staff morale is high and relationships between pupils and adults are strong.

Pupils behave well and say that they are happy and safe in school. The dedicated pastoral team offers excellent support to pupils and their families in times of need. It has been particularly effective in reducing pupils' absence rates.

Although still below the national average, pupils' attendance is improving. Leaders have designed a curriculum that is suited to pupils' needs and interests. Curriculum progression documents have been developed to support teachers in planning activities that build upon what pupils already know and can do.

Although implementation is in the earliest stages, pupils' outcomes in a range of subjects other than English and mathematics are improving. Middle leaders are knowledgeable and keen to effect improvements. However, they are only recently appointed to their roles and are still in receipt of much support.

Consequently, their full impact has yet to be realised.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is higher than the national average, as is the proportion of pupils with SEND and who have an education, health and care plan.

The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups and who speak English as an additional language is more than twice the national average. A high proportion of pupils enter or leave the school at times other than those expected. The proportion is well above the national average.

The school became part of Wellspring Academy Trust in April 2016. It is federated with Victoria Primary Academy. The school operates a breakfast and after-school club.

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