Rainworth school is hitting the right standard after Ofsted inspection
A Rainworth school has been given a positive report following its latest inspection by Government watchdog Ofsted.
Inspectors visited Heathlands Primary School on Ransom Road back in December and said the school meets the ‘expected standard’ grade in all the key areas of safeguarding, achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance and personal development and wellbeing.
Inspectors said: “Pupils enjoy all aspects of school life, they are happy and want to come to school and attendance figures are improving.
"Pupils are proud of their school, they develop positive relationships with their peers as well as staff.
"The school's curriculum is ambitious.
"Teaching supports pupils to be well prepared for their next steps.
"By the end of year six, pupils achieve close to national expectations.
Pupils show a determination to do their best, they live out the school's values.
"Pupils are kind and show care for one another and bullying is rare and if it does happen, it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
"Pupils recognise and celebrate positive behaviour among their peers.
"In lessons, they follow the school's high expectations for behaviour.
"They listen intently and work well independently or as part of a pair or group.
"Pupils show a commitment to their learning and pupils with SEND receive appropriate and timely support to help them learn alongside their peers.
Pupils feel safe, they receive carefully tailored support for any worries or concerns and ‘Butterfly boxes’ help some pupils who feel less confident or face barriers to their learning to voice their concerns.
"Children develop a sense of belonging from the early years, the provision is nurturing and provides the youngest children with a smooth transition from home.
"As pupils move through the year groups, they enjoy being an active part of their school and local community.”
On what steps the school needs to take to keep improving, inspectors said: “In the early years, leaders should ensure the consistent use of high-quality interactions from staff to extend children’s vocabulary and deepen their understanding of important knowledge as they play.
"Leaders should ensure that all staff implement the new approaches to the teaching of writing consistently and effectively, with a particular focus on developing handwriting and transcription skills.
“Leaders should also ensure that the checks made on pupils' learning are used by staff to improve and address any misconceptions pupils have.”
Your Chad has contacted the school for comment.