Ryde's Greenmount Primary School Recognises Progress Following Ofsted Inspection

Greenmount Primary School says its latest Ofsted inspection has recognised the significant progress it has made while acknowledging there is still work to do to improve outcomes for pupils.

Inspectors praised the school's leadership, improvements in behaviour, attendance and safeguarding, as well as pupils' personal development, but said further work is needed to ensure teaching and learning are consistently strong across the school.

The report says leaders have taken "decisive action" to improve the school, with "early signs of impact" already evident.

Inspectors found pupils are happy, feel safe and enjoy learning in a calm and orderly environment, while behaviour and attendance have continued to improve.

The inspection also highlighted the school's Early Years provision, safeguarding culture and commitment to inclusion, praising staff for creating an environment where children feel they belong.

However, Ofsted said improvements are still needed to ensure greater consistency in teaching, assessment and curriculum delivery, particularly to raise attainment among older pupils.

Executive Headteacher Rebecca Day welcomed the findings, saying:

"We are proud that the inspection recognises the considerable progress our school has made over a relatively short period of time.

"It acknowledges the dedication of our staff, governors, pupils and families in creating a calm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

"We know there is still more to do.

"We fully accept the areas identified for further improvement and, importantly, the report recognises that we have accurately identified these priorities ourselves and have already put the right actions in place.

"School improvement is a journey rather than a single event, and we remain determined to ensure every child receives the high-quality education they deserve."

Chair of Governors Dave Smithers said the report provides "a balanced reflection" of the school's current position, recognising both the progress made and the work that remains.

He added that governors are confident the foundations are now in place to secure sustained improvement and better outcomes for every child.

School leaders say they will continue working closely with pupils, families, staff and the wider community to embed improvements, strengthen communication with parents and help every pupil reach their full potential.