Sharley Park Community Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 April 2023

Pupils feel both safe and happy at Sharley Park. Staff and pupils know each other well. Senior leaders greet pupils enthusiastically each morning at the gates, and any concerns are addressed straight away. Staff and pupils describe the school as a 'true community school', supporting each other like a family. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Leaders have high expectations of pupils and create a calm atmosphere in the school. Pupils work well together. They engage with each other and particularly like working in groups. They behave very well. Teddy, the school dog, is talked of highly. Parents and carers are very happy with the school. They feel it is a supportive and caring family school. Pupils are given experiences to help them become world citizens. One pupil commented that a trip to Matlock Farm was 'the best day of my life'. Pupils are taught to recognise bullying and what to do when it happens. Pupils feel confident in their teachers to deal with any problems. Where issues of bullying do occur, staff act quickly.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have established secure approaches to assessment in core subjects. However, in a minority of foundation subjects, assessment is less well developed. Teachers do not always identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that effective assessment is in place in all foundation subjects to help teachers identify what pupils have learned, and to determine the next steps in pupils' learning.

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