Greenway Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Greenway Primary and Nursery School is a happy, nurturing school. Pupils are polite and respectful. Their learning is important to them. They work hard to achieve their best. All pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are fully included in school life. They have trusting relationships with staff. They say that some of the best things about school are their teachers and their friends. Pupils enjoy being part of the school council and being buddies to Reception children. Pupils know that it is okay to be different and say that they would welcome anyone into their school. Pupils behave well because teachers have high expectations. Classrooms are welcoming and energetic places for pupils to learn. Pupils are positive about their learning. During breaks and lunchtimes, pupils play together well. They understand what bullying is and how adults will help if it happens. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. Many comment that their children thrive and are happy in school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'Staff have high standards for the children but retain a nurturing style, helping them to build their confidence as they learn.'

What the school should improve

• In some curriculum subjects, plans do not help teachers to link pupils' prior learning explicitly with new learning. This means that some pupils cannot readily recall important knowledge from previous years. Leaders should continue to develop their curriculum in these subjects to the same high standard of others so that teaching links pupils' prior learning more precisely to the new learning. This will help pupils to know more and remember more over time.

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