Oldfield Park Junior School

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Name Oldfield Park Junior School
Website http://www.oldfieldparkjuniorschool.com
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Headteacher Mr David Goucher
Address Lymore Terrace, Twerton, Bath, BA2 2JL
Phone Number 01225423477
Phase Academy
Type Academy converter
Age Range 7-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 247
Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset
Highlights from Latest Inspection
This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Most pupils are very happy at school, learn well and make good progress. Teaching is good and some lessons are outstanding. The positive atmosphere in classrooms and effective support given to pupils who need extra assistance ensure that all groups of pupils achieve well.

Better teaching, particularly in mathematics, has increased attainment. Since the previous inspection, attainment has risen quickly and is now above average. Pupils, staff and parents and carers agree that pupils' behaviour is mature and courteous.

The school has a positive ethos and bullying of all kinds is rare. Pupils feel very safe and the school provides a secure en...vironment. The leadership and management of the headteacher, fully supported by all staff, have promoted numerous improvements, especially in achievement, teaching and the curriculum.

The governing body is well informed and provides both strong support and rigorous challenges to the school. It is not yet an outstanding school because : While there is an improving pattern, some inconsistencies in teaching remain, especially in pace and challenge. Not enough lessons are outstanding.

Leaders and managers check teaching regularly but do not systematically follow up with teachers where there could be improvements.

Information about this school

Oldfield Park is an average-sized junior school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below average and the proportion of pupils eligible for pupil premium support (additional money allocated to schools by the government) is also below the national average.

The proportion of pupils supported through school action is average. The proportions supported at school action plus and with a statement of special educational needs are also average. The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.
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