Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

Pupils are extremely happy and feel safe at Grayswood Primary. The school has a clear and purposeful vision for both pupils' behaviour and the quality of their work. Pupils demonstrate the school's values, which include love, kindness and respect. Ambitious staff give pupils every chance to achieve well. Staff deliver this ambition in a caring and nurturing way that pupils respond very well to. The school has developed its curriculum considerably. All pupils receive a broad and relevant curriculum that includes the right knowledge pupils need to learn in each subject. Pupils have pride and take the time to produce their best work. They particularly love reading and enjoy 'getting lost in a world of books'. Pupils are exceptionally well mannered. They get on very well with each other and welcome new pupils warmly. They build strong friendships, not only in their classes, but across the school. Children in the Reception Year make a strong start as they settle into school routines. They are eager to learn. Pupils know what is right and wrong, and that they should not discriminate against others. They want to help others in need, both in the local and wider communities.

What the school should improve

• In a few subjects, the school does not always use assessment information as effectively as it could. This hinders some teachers from rectifying misconceptions and gaps in pupils' knowledge, or giving tasks that could be more advanced and challenging. The school should continue to refine its approach to assessment in these subjects by supporting teachers to identify pupils' achievement and adapt future learning so that all pupils make excellent progress through the curriculum in every subject.

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