Greengates Primary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for all pupils.

Together, they provide effective leadership for the school. Actions taken to improve the school since its last inspection have been effective. Teaching and learning are now typically good across key stages 1 and 2.

Most pupils reach the expected standards in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 2. By the end of Year 6, an above average proportion of pupils achieve the expected standards in writing and mathematics. Standards in reading are not as high, particularly at greater depth.

Children get a good start in the early years. They make go...od progress from their starting points and are well prepared to continue learning in Year 1. Pupils make good progress generally, although it is a little uneven across key stage 2.

In key stage 2, pupils of different abilities, especially the most able, are not always challenged enough. Not all leaders yet share the same confidence in accurately checking the effectiveness of teaching in all classes. Pupils are well looked after in the school, and benefit spiritually, morally, socially and culturally from the wide array of visits and experiences.

Pupils attend regularly and behave well. They show positive attitudes towards their learning. The school's curriculum is effectively planned to provide a range of subject experiences, and to enhance pupils' personal development.

The use of additional funding makes a positive difference to pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities, and to many from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sport premium funding is also used well to develop pupils' awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Parents acknowledge that the school is improving, and that their children make good progress.

Information about this school

The school meets the requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school is an average-sized primary school with more boys than girls. Most pupils are White British.

Few pupils speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium is average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is average.

The proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is broadly average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. Children start the early years with part-time education in the Nursery.

In Reception, children receive full-time education. Since the previous inspection, there have been significant changes in staffing. New middle leaders have been appointed, and the governing body has been reconstituted.