Westvale Park Primary Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 June 2023

This is a happy and nurturing school where pupils are cared for exceptionally well. Leaders have created a positive family-orientated community that enables all children to thrive right from the start in Nursery. All adults are determined for children to grow in confidence and resilience. The Westvale Park values of family, curiosity, gratitude, responsibility, diversity and excellence are lived by all. Pupils are proud of their learning and achieve well in all subjects. Pupils consistently behave well and the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are taught how to self-regulate and their emotional security is a priority. Bullying is rare and adults quickly identify and help with any worries that pupils may have. Leaders ensure an inclusive environment and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given the support they need to learn well. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to experience excellent opportunities to develop their character and enrich their learning beyond the academic. Pupils benefit from a vast number of exciting clubs and trips, including a recent residential in Year 2 to High Ashurst. Pupils learn about the world around them in preparation to be active citizens. For example, they learn about sustainability and enjoy looking after the school's own chickens.

What the school should improve

• Teachers do not always use their knowledge of what pupils have already learned, remembered and can do. This means that sometimes learning activities do not build as well as they could on pupils' previous learning or address gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment information to plan learning that builds effectively on what pupils know and can do.

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