Crane Park Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Crane Park Primary has high expectations for all pupils and staff. The school's motto of 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve' is at the heart of everyone's work. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), rise to the high expectations that the school has for them. From the early years provision onwards, children are encouraged to be active learners, developing confidence and concentration. Pupils achieve well academically. They focus in lessons and apply themselves to their work. There are equally high expectations of behaviour. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring. This helps to ensure that pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning during lessons. Pupils are polite and respectful towards one another, staff and visitors. They work and play together very well. The approach to promoting the personal development of pupils is a key strength of the school. By the time pupils reach Year 6, they have become mature, responsible individuals who are ready for the next stage of their learning. There are a range of extra-curricular activities to help pupils to explore new interests. These include various sports such as rugby, yoga and cross country. The school ensures that pupils have equal access to what it offers.

What the school should improve

• The school's use of formative assessment is not embedded consistently. In these cases, teaching does not identify and address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in learning as effectively as it could. The school should ensure that assessment is used routinely and effectively so pupils' misconceptions or gaps in learning are addressed consistently.

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