The Gateway Primary Free School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

This is a friendly school community where the trust values of 'All different, all equal together, improving on our best' are threaded through the whole school day. Pupils come happily into school, where they feel safe, flourish and achieve well. They take pride in their work. This is because of the high expectations that staff have and the nurturing environment that has been created. Pupils behave extremely well and are very polite. Pupils are kind to each other. They look after their property with respect and, in doing so, keep the school tidy and well cared for. Pupils and staff build strong, trusting relationships. Pupils are focused and attentive in their lessons. Staff skilfully address any rare instances of poor behaviour. The school's wider curricular offer goes beyond the classroom. It enables all pupils to take part in carefully considered enrichment experiences. These support pupils' growing confidence and independence. Pupils develop their leadership skills, such as becoming pupil leaders, where they enjoy the opportunities they have to give out rewards and stickers to their peers for their hard work.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, the school does not check well enough what pupils have remembered. This means that the school is not clear how successfully pupils are meeting the aims of the curriculum. The school should ensure that checks demonstrate fully how well pupils are recalling and retaining the depth of knowledge intended.

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