E-ACT Greenfield Primary Academy

Overview

Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy is described as a “haven where all pupils can blossom,” characterised by “warm and respectful” relationships and a “highly inclusive” environment. The report highlights a “‘no-excuses’ culture” that drives high standards, resulting in pupils who are “eager, independent learners” and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

• The school offers a “broad, ambitious and well-structured curriculum” that is “well planned and sequenced across all subjects.”
• Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, persevering with difficult tasks and working independently before seeking help.
• Early years provision is outstanding, with staff prioritising communication and language development to support children with “limited speech and language skills.”
• Reading is a “cornerstone of the curriculum,” with staff using “high level of expertise” to teach phonics and provide precise support for those falling behind.
• Leaders are “relentless in their drive to ensure every pupil is successful,” fostering strong staff well-being and community support.

Areas to improve

• In a few subjects, pupils struggle to recall learning from previous terms or years, making it difficult to “connect previous and new knowledge.”
• The school should ensure teaching helps pupils “connect knowledge and build a secure understanding of what they learn” by making clearer links between new and prior learning.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”