Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Overview

Parkgate Infants’ and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a strong community that respects cultural diversity. The report highlights positive relationships among adults, parents, and pupils, creating a safe and supportive environment where children get off to a good start.

Strengths

• The curriculum outlines crucial knowledge and vocabulary, emphasising communication and language development to support all pupils, including those new to English.
• Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and revisit learning to connect ideas across subjects, helping to deepen pupils’ understanding.
• Phonics are taught well by skilled adults, with precise and timely support ensuring most pupils become confident and enthusiastic readers.
• The school fosters aspiration and inclusivity through opportunities such as visits from Paralympians and sharing of religious celebrations.
• Staff feel valued and supported, with a strong emphasis on well-being and professional training.

Areas to improve

• Some teachers do not use assessment information effectively in all subjects, leading to tasks that are sometimes too easy or too difficult for pupils.
• Teachers need to ensure they use information about pupils’ learning to set tasks that precisely match pupils’ needs so they can be successful.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.