Goat Lees Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 June 2025

Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school. Pupils' well-being is paramount, which enables them to thrive and flourish as well-rounded individuals. Pupils behave well. They are happy, friendly, polite and kind. There is a positive culture that successfully supports all pupils to be the best they can be, both academically and personally. A parent, expressing the views of many, commented that, 'Goat Lees is a fantastic community school with a real family feel.' The school values of 'respect, responsibility, pride and honesty' are demonstrated well by pupils in every aspect of school life. Pupils meet the school's high expectations of what they can achieve, whatever their starting points. As a result, pupils build their knowledge securely over time. They develop positive attitudes and a real thirst for learning. Staff know the pupils well, and there are trusting and positive relationships. This helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils know they can talk to adults if they have any worries. They have a real sense of belonging and a strong voice in the school. Pupils appreciate the wide range of opportunities on offer, which develop their talents and interests.

What the school should improve

• Some aspects of the writing curriculum are not as clearly and consistently taught as the school intends. This means some pupils are not using skills of planning, revising and evaluating independently or effectively enough to develop their writing skills as well as they could. The school should ensure that the writing curriculum is delivered clearly and consistently across all classes so it meets the aims of what pupils should know at each stage.

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