Green Park School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school.

The excellent leadership, well supported by leaders across the school has led to many improvements in the quality of the school's work since the previous inspection. Pupils make good progress from their starting points because staff know them well and tailor their learning to their individual needs. Teachers make sure lessons are interesting and engaging so pupils learn well.

All pupils say that they enjoy school, that their lessons are fun and that they want to do well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are respectful, have excellent attitudes to learning and feel safe.

The school offers a range of interesting subjects and a...ctivities that motivate pupils. The governing body is very clear on the school's main areas for development and has supported the school to bring about positive changes since the last inspection. The school has a good reputation in the local community.

Parents and carers are very positive about all aspects of its work. Leaders, managers and staff promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development very well. It is not yet an outstanding school because: There is not enough outstanding teaching.

Occasionally, the pace of learning slows because the work set is not always hard enough for pupils. Teachers' marking does not always provide enough guidance on how pupils can improve their work.

Information about this school

Green Park School is a larger than average-sized primary school.

The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported through school action is below average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium is below average.

This is additional government funding for pupils eligible for free school meals, those in the care of the local authority and those with a parent or carer in the armed services. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school has a number of awards and accreditations including the International School Award, the Personal Finance Education Award, the Speakers School Council Award, the Get Active Award and Healthy Schools.

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