Ofsted finds improvements at Herefordshire primary school

A PRIMARY school in Herefordshire has improved since its last inspection, with an ‘outstanding’ rating for personal development of its pupils and an overall grade of ‘good’.

Gorsley Goffs Primary School has maintained its 'good' Ofsted rating since its last full inspection in 2013 but has improved when it comes to pupils’ achievements, a recently published report said.

It also received an 'outstanding' rating for early years provision, with inspectors saying "children in Reception prosper from the day they join".

The report said: “Pupils flourish at this caring and friendly school. They are courteous and welcoming to visitors. Pupils are happy at school, and this is reflected in the school’s high attendance.

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“As early as reception, children are taught about healthy relationships, growing up, healthy eating and British values. Pupils receive a wide, rich set of experiences. All pupils benefit from these, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Pupils learn about different religions and different types of families. They treat everyone with respect.”

To improve from an overall ‘good’ grade to become ‘outstanding’, the inspector said that teachers must constantly check that all students have closed gaps in their knowledge.

"Leaders should ensure that children use assessments effectively to help pupils embed and use knowledge fluently, and to check their understanding to inform teaching. Leaders also need to make the curriculum more accessible to children with special educational needs and disabilities."