Greengairs Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found a "welcoming, inclusive atmosphere" where children feel "safe, respected and ready to learn." Staff effectively support engagement and wellbeing, resulting in "consistently strong" attainment in literacy and numeracy that demonstrates "sustained progress over time."

Strengths

• A "welcoming, inclusive atmosphere" ensures children feel "safe, respected and ready to learn."
• Children are "polite, kind, welcoming and proud of their school," showing they are "motivated to learn."
• Teachers use "effective use of a variety of teaching approaches" to support engagement, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Staff use data effectively to identify learning gaps, leading to "consistently strong" attainment in literacy and numeracy.

Areas to improve

• Senior leaders should help children understand "what they are learning and why," with feedback clarifying "next steps in learning."
• Staff should ensure the "pace of learning is increased" to better support children requiring "further challenge."

Safeguarding

The report states that the "welcoming, inclusive atmosphere created by all staff" ensures children feel "safe, respected and ready to learn."