Grangehurst Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2026

Grangehurst Primary School is a warm, friendly and caring school. Pupils feel known, safe and well looked after. Adults understand pupils’ needs and ambitions, and they provide support that helps pupils feel settled. Pupils are happy at school. Parents and carers trust staff to support their children. Pupils know who to speak to if they are worried. They say adults listen, explain decisions and keep them informed about changes. Classrooms are calm and welcoming. Pupils feel proud of their teachers, friendships and learning. The school values of growth, pride and safety shape daily life. Pupils look out for each other, behave responsibly and feel part of a supportive community. Families value how well their children are nurtured and the wide range of trips, clubs and new experiences they are provided. These build confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Playtimes are friendly and organised, with plenty of equipment and fair turn-taking. Pupils take pride in themselves, their school and the community they serve, with growing confidence and responsibility. The school’s well-loved extra-curricular experiences help pupils try new activities, work with others and develop independence. Pupils enjoy school life, especially when routines are clear and teachers are ambitious for pupils. Adults help pupils make positive choices about their behaviour. When pupils raise small concerns about friendships or welfare, adults act quickly to address them. Pupils feel that bullying is uncommon and that staff deal firmly with unkind behaviour. Pupils’ achievement does not match the ambition of the new curriculum. Some pupils have gaps in key aspects of their learning, especially in mathematics and writing. The school remains appropriately focused on ensuring that all pupils achieve as well as they should as they progress through the school.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should secure greater consistency in teaching so that gaps in pupils' knowledge are identified and addressed quickly, maximising learning time and improving pupils' progress across the curriculum. • Leaders should strengthen fluency and foundational knowledge in writing and mathematics so pupils cope with the increasing demands of the curriculum and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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