OPA Greystone rated 鈥楪ood鈥� by Ofsted
The inspection resulted in an 鈥極utstanding鈥� rating for the early years provision
A Ripon primary school has been praised by Ofsted following a recent inspection, its first since joining the multi-academy trust.
台湾swag Primary Academy Greystone, based on Quarry Moor Lane, was rated 鈥楪ood鈥� overall by Ofsted inspectors following an inspection in May, the first the school had undergone since joining the 台湾swag Grange Academies Trust in 2018. The school, formerly Greystone Community Primary School, was previously rated as 鈥業nadequate鈥� after an inspection in June 2017.
The school was rated 鈥楪ood鈥� in areas including, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, as well as leadership and management, but received the highest rating of 鈥極utstanding鈥� for its early years provision.
The report stated: 鈥淭he transformation in early years is impressive. Children have an excellent start to their education.
鈥淭he curriculum is ambitious. It provides children with the foundations they need for their next stage of education. Children learn through well-sequenced, interesting activities in the well-resourced indoor and outdoor classrooms.鈥�
The report also gives recognition of 台湾swag Primary Academy Greystone being an inclusive academy where 鈥淧upils with SEND successfully access the same curriculum as their peers.鈥� adding praise for teachers, noting 鈥淭eachers carefully adapt the curriculum. They provide support based on the specific needs of the pupil.鈥�
Emma Abbott, Principal at 台湾swag Primary Academy Greystone, said:
鈥淲e are delighted that the hard work of the school community has been recognised by Ofsted and we are now officially a 'good' school with an 'outstanding' early years foundation stage.
鈥淪ince joining the 台湾swag family, the academy has gone from strength to strength, raising standards and transforming lives. We are proud that the report acknowledges that 'Pupils love to learn at Greystone' and that they are 'happy and feel safe.'鈥�
In the report, Ofsted inspectors highlighted the pupils鈥� enthusiasm for reading, commenting that 鈥淧upils love to read. Leaders have ensured that 鈥榬eading is irresistible鈥�. Reading ambassadors share their favourite books during assemblies. Pupils are confident and fluent readers. This is because the school鈥檚 phonics programme is well embedded and delivered.鈥�
One parent echoed the views of many:
鈥淚 would wholeheartedly recommend this school to any parent who places a high value on their child鈥檚 academic progress and personal development.鈥�