Parkview Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 March 2026

Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. They thrive because their learning and wellbeing needs are ably supported by caring staff. Pupils learn and play in a safe environment that helps them to flourish. They typically achieve well in the national curriculum tests at the end of Year 6. An increasing proportion of pupils at the school are disadvantaged, have special educational needs and/or disabilities, or face barriers to learning. The school accurately identifies barriers so that pupils typically progress well from their starting points. Pupils in the school’s ‘Orchard’ provision benefit from a bespoke approach to learning. This enables them to thrive in the provision or when reintegrating to their classes. Reading is a priority at the school. Everything stops for the daily 3pm story time. The school's ‘rainforest library’ is a well-stocked, inviting space for pupils to enjoy books. Leaders have revised their approach to teaching phonics so that more pupils can meet the expected standard in the Year 1 phonics screening check. Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Well-structured routines and positive relationships enable pupils to settle quickly and make the most of their learning. This begins straight away in the early years. Playtimes and lunchtimes promote pupils’ social and emotional development well. Pupils say that bullying is not a problem at the school. They have confidence in trusted staff to help sort out any worries that occur. The school is keen to broaden pupils’ horizons beyond their local community. As a result, pupils develop an understanding of cultural diversity, for example through the well-chosen range of books on the school’s ‘reading spine’ available for all year groups. Pupils are keen to take part in the many extra-curricular activities offered by the school. These opportunities, along with their leadership roles, effectively enhance pupils’ wider personal development.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that staff have high expectations of pupils to consistently produce high-quality written work that reflects their detailed knowledge and skills across the curriculum.
• Leaders and governors should strengthen constructive relationships with all parents and carers, so that as many as possible engage positively with the school in the best interests of pupils.

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