Peel Park Primary School and Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

Peel Park is a vibrant and happy school. The school rules of 'be ready, be respectful, be safe' are understood well by pupils. They show respect to each other. Pupils listen well to their teachers in the classroom. Behaviour is positive in school and at social times. A high number of pupils join the school at different points during the school year. Many of these pupils are new to the country. The school's 'language bridge' enables them to quickly gain confidence in their English-speaking skills. This helps pupils to settle quickly and make new friends. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils love to learn. The school recognises that many pupils do not achieve as well as they could in national tests. However, its focus on prioritising pupils' well-being and language skills ensures that pupils are ready to access the learning in school. This means pupils learn well from their starting points. Pupils are immersed in a rich array of different cultures. They enjoy finding out about their own backgrounds and those of their peers. For example, the school's culture days celebrate aspects of cultural identity, including sharing traditional foods, music and the wearing of traditional dress. Pupils quickly learn to value any differences between themselves and others.

What the school should improve

• In a few curriculum subjects, some pupils do not always access learning that meets their needs. In these subjects, the activities that pupils undertake are often too complex or too basic for their level of understanding. Therefore, not all pupils achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that pupils are provided with activities that deepens their knowledge and better prepares them for future learning.
• Sometimes, staff do not use the best pedagogical choices to ensure that pupils secure a deep understanding of their learning. The school quickly identifies the improvements needed, but these are not always addressed as quickly as they could be. This leads to continued inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum in some subjects. The school should ensure that the areas for improvement are put in place in a timely manner so that the intended curriculum is delivered effectively across all subjects.

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