Green Gates Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 September 2022

Pupils feel part of a big team working together to make the school as good as it can be. Many contribute to school life through the numerous leadership roles they undertake, such as ambassadors and mentors. Bullying and unkindness between pupils are extremely rare. Pupils told inspectors that they feel safe. The work of leaders and staff contributes significantly to this. Pupils cannot wait to get to school in the morning, eager to greet their friends and teachers. They are excited at the prospect of new learning. However, some pupils cannot easily recall what they have learned. Because staff are so enthusiastic and committed, they have instilled pupils with a sense that their education is precious. Pupils value the high standards that staff expect from them. They try hard in class and behave very well. Staff understand pupils' individual needs. They go to additional lengths to support pupils so that they do not get left behind. One parent summed it up, echoing the views of many by saying, 'This school goes over and above for all children. My child is very happy here and loves coming to school'.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum, especially but not solely in early years and key stage 1, does not always emphasise the important subject-specific knowledge that pupils must embed in their memories. As a result, some younger pupils' struggle with writing and number formation. Some pupils cannot recall crucial subject-specific knowledge. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum emphasises the 'must- have' knowledge that pupils require to move on. They should also make sure that teaching approaches enable pupils to fix this important knowledge in their long- term memories so that pupils can access it automatically.

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