School Profile
SCHOOL PROFILE
Number on Roll: 305, aged 4 to 9 years, National Curriculum Years Reception to 4.Headteacher: Mr. J. Jeffery
Our Successes This Year
Happy and well motivated pupils, as shown by responses to questionnaires, feedback from parents and OfSTED inspection
Improved results for the formal assessments at the end of Year 2. Reading, writing and maths have all shown improvement and are above the national average
Systematic curriculum monitoring to promote quality learning and teaching
Improved provision for gifted and talented pupils
Improved school environment, through the decoration of classrooms and the hall
Higher profile for the school's Church of England status, underlining the Christian principles on which the school operates from day to day. This has been further enhanced through a review of our practice for Collective Worship
Continued high level of support for all pupils, especially those with special educational needs or social and emotional needs
Addressing the needs of children with social and emotional difficulties more specifically
Increased links between areas of the curriculum in order to promote motivation for pupils and make learning as relevant as possible
We Are Trying To Improve
Standards of attainment for all children
The use of Curricular Targets to help pupils improve their work
Attainment in writing, particularly for boys
Use of knowledge and skills in mathematics to solve problems
Certain aspects of mathematics as identified by teaching staff
Use of ICT across the curriculum
Further improvements in provision for the Gifted and Talented
School facilities, especially those for the disabled and toilet facilities
The school grounds- to give pupils more to do, to provide shade in hot weather and to make the environment more interesting
Applying for Health School status- bringing together all the work we do to keep children safe, healthy and happy
How Our Results Have Changed Over Time
We do not have children in Year 6, and therefore, no Key Stage 2 SAT results that have to be reported. The results of our Year 2, Key Stage 1 assessments are reported to parents and to the Education Authority for analysis. The school also scrutinizes these closely. Trends are identified and particularly children in need of support highlighted. The same applies to Optional SAT results in Year 4. These are also passed to the child?s next school.
Analysis of Key Stage 1 assessments shows that they fluctuate from year to year, as you would expect, but are around the national average for a school of this type. Our results for 2006 were slightly above the national average.
How We Meet the Needs of the Individual
Every child's progress is tracked and checked. Extra support is given if required
Support can be within groups or as an individual
Support may come from a teacher or a Learning Support Assistant
We also have a large number of volunteers who support pupils
Learning and teaching in classrooms is closely monitored to ensure that the need of all children in the class are met
Social and emotional aspects of children's learning are considered carefully to ensure they can gain the most from school. Support is available if required
Specific groups (those with special educational needs and the gifted and talented) are considered
Positive management strategies to address inappropriate behaviour and praise good behaviour
How We Keep Children Healthy, Safe and Well Supported
Clear policy on anti-bullying
Healthy living emphasized through the curriculum
Fruit offered to pupils every day. No unhealthy snacks allowed in school
Drinking water available at all times
Support for vulnerable children in place
Clear policy on child protection and the role of child protection co-ordinator clearly understood
Clear policy and strategies to promote good behaviour and address inappropriate behaviour
School council meets regularly to discuss children's views and listen to their voice
Regular questionnaires to parents and pupils ensure the school is consultative
Ensuring a good balance of Physical Education in the curriculum
Endeavouring to build in short periods of exercise on a regular basis
Actions Since the Last OfSTED Report
Increased monitoring of the curriculum to promote continuity of provision and high quality teaching and learning: extending this across the curriculum, ensuring all subject leaders have insight and knowledge
Introduction of curricular target setting to help improve attainment standards for all children
Monitoring and evaluation of Collective Worship to ensure this important aspect of school life is central to our practice and is as effective as possible
How We Work With Parents and Community
See above
Friends of Greenfylde School (FrOGS) is a well established and effective organization
A wide range of opportunities for parents and community members to come in to school, or for the school to go out in to the community
Teachers and Headteacher readily available to parents to discuss possibilities and problems Back to top