Newington Green Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

Pupils are rightly proud to be a part of what they describe as a 'second family'. This is a happy, safe and inclusive community where everyone is valued. Pupils get on well with each other. Right from the start of the two-year-old provision, children settle in and build strong, trusting relationships with staff. Pupils behave brilliantly, and their attendance is high. They particularly enjoy breaktimes, where well-trained staff and pupils help everyone to join in with new games. Bullying is rare. Pupils know who to speak with if they have any concerns. Staff make sure that each pupil has whatever it takes to achieve highly. Pupils rise to the high expectations set for them. They show impeccable attitudes to learning and work hard. Pupils' efforts, together with the excellent quality of education they receive, ensure that they do really well in all subjects. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next steps in their education, including the move to secondary school. As well as excelling academically, pupils benefit from all the other opportunities the school has to offer. The school's 'social skills curriculum' is a notable example of this. As pupils move through the school, they develop their confidence and self-esteem. They respond exceptionally well to a wide range of experiences that help them to become increasingly independent in everyday life. For example, pupils in Year 2 learn how to wash and dry up after lunch. Pupils in Year 6 get the chance to plan and cook a healthy meal on a tight budget. Leaders' work to develop the school food offer has made a positive difference to pupils' knowledge of healthy eating. It contributes well to their learning.

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