Grange Park Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure... of the quality of education being provided.” The report notes that “no performance level” is available for outcomes, provision, or leadership due to the limited evidence base.

Strengths

• A group of Year 6 children spoke of their “enjoyment of mathematics” and performed calculations “accurately.”
• Children discussed their reading preferences in a “mature and enthusiastic manner” and read “fluently.”
• Year 6 pupils reported that they “feel safe” and are “aware of what to do if they have any concerns.”
• Safeguarding arrangements were found to “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education.”

Areas to improve

• The school must “update and review the school development plan” following recent staff changes and restructuring.
• The school must “review the arrangements and risk assessments” for secure site access, a mobile classroom with no permanent communication link, and external pathways lacking handrails.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” though the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements” due to the industrial action.