Ireland Wood Primary School
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Ofsted 2022

Ireland Wood Primary School was inspected, under the OFSTED framework, by an external INSPECTOR IN November 2022. Please find our latest report below.

Ofsted 2017

Ireland Wood Primary School was inspected, under the OFSTED framework, by an external inspector in January 2017. Below is a brief overview of our current data 2016-18.

Ireland Wood Primary School was inspected, under the OFSTED framework, by a team of external inspectors in July 2013.

The OFSTED team published a very comprehensive report, which is available on www.ofsted.gov.uk

The report recognises many of the strengths and attributes of the school.
  • Teachers are very skilled at preparing lessons which cater well for every pupil, especially those with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
  • Pupils are very happy and eager to learn and their behaviour is outstanding.
  • In this highly inclusive school, all pupils are given rich opportunities through a stimulating curriculum which promotes their spiritual, social, moral and cultural development exceptionally well.
In the main body of the report there are a number of more specific areas highlighted. These include:
  • The schools procedures for safeguarding pupils was judged as outstanding.
  • Development, resources and standards in I.C.T. are very good.
  • The way in which school develops healthy lifestyles,link with parents and carers and promote community cohesion is outstanding.
  • Pupil's attitude to school and work, behaviour (in and out of class) and relationships and partnerships are very good.
  • Wide range of extra curricular activities.
  • Use of support staff is excellent.
  • Excellent procedures for Staff Development.
We all feel that this is an excellent report and reflects the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of all the staff. It is also a tribute to the support we receive from School Governors and parents and to the attitude and responsibility of the pupils.