Whitegate Primary and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 September 2021

Pupils know that the staff at this school want to do the best for them. Pupils inspectors met told them how the grown-ups at Whitegate care for them and want each pupil to learn as much as possible. Whitegate is a happy school, where everyone is included. Behaviour is good. Pupils are keen to earn their certificate to show that they are a 'Whitegate Always Child'. They are proud to try their best and they complete their work neatly. Pupils get on well almost all the time. They told inspectors that, when any bullying does happen, staff sort it out fairly. Pupils know how to use the school's 'say no - go tell!' system and say it works. They believe staff set a good example to them. Pupils feel safe here. The education pupils receive is a good one. Teachers are skilled at teaching them how to read so that they can then learn well across all subjects. Pupils explained how staff give them interesting lessons, such as using tablet computers to 'visit' the Colosseum in Rome. Staff plan lessons in a careful order so pupils build up lots of knowledge.

What the school should improve

• Teachers have just begun to implement a new curriculum for mathematics. They are therefore unable to be sure that it will be as effective at helping pupils to know and remember more knowledge as they intend. Leaders should ensure that this curriculum is monitored closely, any adjustments necessary are made and staff are given any additional support needed.

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