Goodmayes Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 March 2024

Leaders have developed a welcoming culture in the school where all pupils feel valued. Staff know their pupils very well and working relationships are positive. As a result, pupils are happy and safe in school. Pupils behave well both during lessons and around the school site. They are confident, polite and kind. In the early years, children follow instructions and are developing routines to ensure they are ready for Year 1. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious, and pupils enjoy being challenged. Pupils are hardworking and enthusiastic. They take pride in their achievements and enjoy learning. Pupils in the school have access to a range of wider opportunities. These include tag rugby, art and cooking clubs. They can also take on positions of responsibility which contribute to the school community. Pupils have the opportunity to join the school council, become reading champions and playground monitors. All pupils attend various outings every year including visits to galleries, places of worship and museums.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, staff do not help pupils to embed and use knowledge fluently or use checks on understanding to inform teaching. This means that sometimes pupils are not ready to learn new content and concepts or commit knowledge to the long-term memory. The school should ensure that all staff routinely identify gaps in pupils' knowledge so that they can address misconceptions and plan appropriate activities during lessons to build on pupils' knowledge and skills.

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