Ofsted Reports

Gorseland received a graded inspection on 17th and 18th May 2023.  Please find below some quotes taken from the report:

• Pupils are happy and safe.

• Pupils display kindness towards each other.

• They behave well in lessons and on the playground.

• Relationships between staff and pupils are positive.

• Pupils enjoy learning and work hard in their lessons to try to reach the high expectations staff have of them.

• Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve.

• Books and stories immerse children in a love of reading.

• Leaders identify any pupil who is finding reading hard. These pupils receive support to develop their confidence.

• In the specialist support units, teachers carefully adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils well. Here, teachers have the guidance they need to know how to plan the right support for these pupils.

• Staff care passionately about children making a positive start to school and experiencing a range of learning activities in the early years.

• Warm, caring and kind relationships between adults and children runs through the early years. 

• Pupils learn about differences. They understand diversity and the importance of treating people who are different to them with respect.

• Staff receive regular training and updates and have a secure understanding of how to spot the signs that a pupil may be at risk of harm.

• The curriculum teaches pupils how to keep safe. This includes when they are online. 

The full report can be read here. 

Our cover letter to parents and carers can be read here.

Gorseland received a full inspection on 12th and 13th December 2017. The school was judged 'Outstanding' under the inspection framework in use at the time. Please find below some quotes taken from the report:

• 'Pupils' behaviour around the school and in lessons is excellent. Pupils display great enthusiasm for learning.' 

• 'Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and take a pride in their work.' 

• 'The school provides a broad, interesting and highly engaging curriculum. This ensures that pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. As a result, pupils' personal development and welfare are a high priority.'

• 'The school develops a love of reading in pupils across all year groups and includes boys and girls.'

• 'Pupils' early reading skills are developed effectively, which provides a secure foundation for their above-average attainment in Year 1. Pupils are skilled in reading unfamiliar words because of their good knowledge of phonics and their ability to combine this approach with other techniques.'

• 'Pupils of widely different abilities make very strong progress and attainment for pupils currently in the school is well above that seen nationally.'

• 'Pupils join Reception with skills and knowledge typical for their age, make good progress and are well prepared to enter Year 1.'

• 'Pupils in the school's Specialist Support Centre are supported very well and make excellent progress.'

• 'The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.' 'Pupils feel safe. Records of the school's contact with other agencies and schools are exemplary.' 'Attention to pupil safety and well-being permeates the school.'

The full report can be read here.