Greenside Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

Pupils thrive at Greenside Primary School. Leaders, governors and parents celebrate the school being at the heart of its community. It is! Pupils are rightly proud of their school and their learning. Their positive attitudes to school life and learning are exceptional. Leaders have carefully and purposefully planned a highly ambitious curriculum. Precise and thoughtful planning, across all key stages, helps pupils to achieve extremely well. Leaders' high ambitions for pupils flow across the school day. Staff at all levels understand these ambitions. Staff support pupils effectively. Pupils achieve the high expectations set for them. Pupils' behaviour across the school is exemplary. Pupils live out the school's values of respect, resilience and responsibility in everything they do. Their positive attitudes to learning are nurtured through the strong relationships between staff and pupils. These strong connections start with children in early years. They flourish as pupils move though the school. Routines and expectations are clear for all. Educational experiences beyond the classroom are deeply connected to enable pupils to make sense of the world they live in. Carefully chosen visits enrich the taught curriculum exceptionally well. Leaders prioritise pupils' sense of community through the use of local amenities such as the local cricket club. Pupils raise the community's awareness around road safety. Pupils have a deep understanding of the issues in the locality that impact on the lives of local residents.

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