Parkend Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

Pupils at Parkend Primary thoroughly enjoy their 'small school with big ideas'. There is a tangible sense of community and of working together in partnership. Pupils are incredibly proud to be part of the school, and this shines through in all they do. There is a positive and calm ethos. Pupils are polite and courteous, demonstrating high levels of respect for adults and their peers. They show great consideration towards one another and play well together. Pupils feel safe in school. There are high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils know and understand these well. They appreciate the rewards they receive for their positive behaviour and strive to achieve 'green slips' and house points. As a result, pupils are impeccably well behaved. Pupils demonstrate extremely positive attitudes to school and their learning. They are keen to do well. This starts in the early years where children listen well and learn to take turns. They help one another without being asked to do so. Older pupils recognise that sometimes learning can be tricky, but they enjoy being challenged. They understand the importance of practice. Through the school's pastoral support, there is a strong focus on supporting pupil's mental health and well-being. As a result, pupils understand the importance of keeping themselves healthy.

What the school should improve

• Some subjects in the wider curriculum are not as well implemented as others. This is because the school does not revisit learning effectively to ensure pupils build on what they already know. As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers revisit previously learned knowledge more thoroughly so that pupils know more and remember more across the curriculum.

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