Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 July 2024

Pupils at Parkgate thrive in a strong school community, where cultural diversity is respected and celebrated. There are positive relationships among adults, parents, and pupils. This helps create a safe and supportive environment. Children in the early years get off to a good start to their education. They learn how to stay safe and keep healthy. The school provides pupils with many opportunities to share experiences from their different religions. This fosters mutual respect for other's beliefs. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those new to English, learn to love stories and books. The school's own library bus plays an important role in fostering a love of reading. The school is aspirational for pupils, teaching them that 'anything is possible' with hard work. Through the school's curriculum, pupils learn about people who have made a difference. They see that individuals can have the power to have a positive impact on the world around them. This encourages them to believe in themselves and work hard. Pupils behave well. They understand and follow the school's 'Golden Rules' and the 'Parkgate Way'. These reinforce the school's high expectations and fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, and strong achievement among pupils.

What the school should improve

• Some teachers do not use assessment effectively and routinely in all subjects. For example, they do not consistently plan work for pupils that matches what pupils need. Sometimes, teachers set work that is too easy or too difficult for pupils to do independently. This means that, at times, some pupils do not make the progress they should. Teachers need to ensure that they use the information about pupils' learning to set tasks that precisely match pupils' needs so they can be successful in their learning.

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