Parkway Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

The pupils at this school are a pleasure to be around. They are happy and feel safe and love to talk about their learning. They know that, if they are worried about anything, there is a trusted adult they can talk to. Bullying rarely occurs but, if it does, pupils know that staff will take it seriously and it will be dealt with properly. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have set out a broad and ambitious curriculum across the school. Pupils are focused and work hard in lessons. Their behaviour is consistently strong. Pupils are respectful and polite to staff and to each other. Pupils enjoy a range of activities which enhance the curriculum. They have 'history days' where, for example, pupils studying the Gunpowder Plot learn about the properties of gunpowder. Pupils also enjoy visits to places like the British Museum and HMS Belfast. Pupils have opportunities to develop as young leaders. They can become play leaders and help younger pupils at lunchtime or become a school councillor and present the views of their classmates. Pupils are proud of their school and how it develops their character. 'It helps me to change and become a better person,' said one.

What the school should improve

• Leaders are refining some subjects in the curriculum to ensure that pupils learn the most important knowledge in the right order and so are fully prepared for secondary school. Changes are not yet fully established and embedded. This means that sometimes pupils do not recall key learning or more complex concepts in some subjects. The school should ensure that key knowledge and skills are identified and that these alterations and new developments are in place securely across all subjects.

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