Yearsley Grove Primary School

The school was inspected on 29th & 30th November 2022

This school is good in all areas

Some quotes from the report

Yearsley Grove Primary School is a happy, friendly and welcoming school.

[] Leaders have a visible presence in school. They speak to families at the beginning and end of the school day at the school gate. Parents and carers appreciate this.

[] The following comment typifies the sentiment of many parents and carers who provided feedback to inspectors: ‘The school is a wonderful school. All the staff care a great deal about the children.’

[] Adults know the pupils well. They develop strong, positive relationships in a caring environment. Pupils value this and benefit from it.

[] Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils know that they can go to an adult if they have a concern. 

[] Pupils know what constitutes bullying. Incidents of bullying are rare. Leaders act swiftly to address them when they occur.

[] Pupils are respectful and courteous. They speak politely to each other and to adults.

[] Classrooms are calm and settled places. This helps pupils to engage in their lessons. 

[] Pupils enjoy participating in a wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs. They benefit from opportunities to participate in activities in the local community. 

[] The support that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive is a strength of the school.

[] Adults are effectively deployed. They take time to get to know pupils. They adapt tasks well to ensure that pupils know and understand what they are learning. 

[]  In the early years, children understand classroom routines. They engage in purposeful and well-planned activities.

[] Staff are attentive to children’s needs and support them well. Children listen carefully to instructions.

[] Books are prominent and plentiful. They are used effectively to promote a culture of reading.

[] The opportunity to develop pupils’ character is a strength of the school.

[] A range of clubs and activities are offered to support and develop pupils’ interests.

Opportunities to support the local community through fundraising contribute to ‘Yearsley Acts of Kindness’. 

[] Strong pastoral support ensures that pupils are looked after.

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