Good quality teaching, very good relationships between pupils and staff and significant efforts to promote good attendance at the school are just some of the reasons why Parkgate Primary School have received the praise of the OFSTED inspector.

The report indicates that attainment overall through the school is broadly in line with national averages in the core subjects and with national expectations in the foundation subjects and RE.  Rapid progress was noted at both key stages in Maths as a result of the school's involvement with the National Numeracy Project.

Although teachers know their pupils and plan well for them, more formal assessment procedures are required; a need already identified by the school.

Partnership between parents and the community was recognised as sound overall with the head teacher and senior management team providing a clear educational direction combined with thoughtful and sensitive leadership.

Mrs Nanson, Chair of Governors, said:

"I am pleased that our achievements have been recognised and the report reflects the areas the school had already identified for development.  Teamwork is the key to our success.  And together we will continue to move forward."

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