Elmgrove Primary School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that Elmgrove Primary School has made “significant strides in improving the education provision” since its previous inspections. The school successfully managed a transition to a new building, resulting in a “renewed sense of enthusiasm and purpose” and a “highly inclusive and nurturing environment.” The report concludes that no further follow-up inspection is required.

Strengths

• Teachers engage children well with “high expectations” for behaviour and learning, using “effective practical and creative learning approaches” that help pupils make “good progress.”
• There is a “strategic approach to assessment for learning,” with consistent marking and feedback encouraging children to be “more reflective in their learning.”
• Leaders work collaboratively to disseminate good practice, particularly in numeracy and literacy, leading to “good standards” in children’s work and improved attainment.
• The school fosters a culture of “trust and openness,” with staff acting as “reflective practitioners” who monitor progress through data analysis and learning walks.
• Older pupils speak positively about their “welcoming and well-resourced school” and value opportunities to take on leadership roles such as prefects and playground buddies.

Areas to improve

• The school must “embed the use of the range of monitoring and evaluation approaches across the school” to regularly assess the impact of development work on children’s learning.

Safeguarding

The report states that arrangements for child protection “align to the current statutory guidance” and that pupils are “happy and safe in school” and know what to do if they have concerns.