Ofsted praise for primary school where pupils have ‘excitement and enthusiasm for learning’
Ofsted has praised Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill in its first inspection since the school joined the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022.
Formerly Wakefield Greenhill Primary School, the school had been graded as ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted due to factors including poor leadership and management, ineffective arrangements for safeguarding and a quality of education that required improvement.
The school is now rated ‘Good’ in all areas following a two-day inspection which took place in July. Inspectors praised Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), stating in the report: “The trust provides effective and considerable support to the school. There is a determination, willingness and ambition to continue to improve the school at all levels.”
Highlights of the report include:
The school has high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. It has three rules, ‘be safe, be respectful and be responsible’. Pupils respond positively to these and are happy.
Pupils benefit from learning a consistent and coherent curriculum.
Pupils understand fairness and equality.
The school prioritises the teaching of early reading.
Every pupil, in every year group, completes a ‘trust diploma’. The diplomas generate excitement and enthusiasm for learning.
The school offers a range of extracurricular clubs.
The school quickly identifies any children with SEND and ensures that they receive the right support.
The school carefully considers adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and for any who speak English as an additional language.
The school ensures that pupils have the knowledge and skills to be confident, healthy and active citizens.
Heather Webb, Head of School at Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill, said: “I am delighted that Ofsted has judged our school to be ‘Good’ in all areas. This outcome reflects the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our children, and the support of our families and wider community. We are proud of the progress we have made since joining the Trust and remain committed to ensuring every child receives the best possible education.”
