Ofsted School Report

Prior to this report the school was last inspected in December 1998 and has made a good improvement since then, effectively addressing all the issues raised, particularly with regard to information and communication technology (ICT) and in the quality of accommodation.

Achievement is very good overall. Pupils with learning difficulties and those for whom English is a second language achieve very well. Standards in the reception classes are good in all areas of learning. The children currently in the Foundation Stage are achieving well because of very good teaching. In Year 2 standards are well above average in mathematics, and above average in speaking and listening, reading and in writing. Standards are above those expected in science, ICT and art and design. They are average in religious education. . In Year 6, standards are well above average in English, mathematics, science and art and design. They are above average in ICT and religious education. . No judgements were made on standards in design and technology, geography, history, music and physical education because no lessons were observed during the inspection

The Year 6 pupils' performance was in the top five per cent nationally in science in national tests in 2004. In comparison with other school, results were average in English and mathematics and above average in science. Pupils currently in year 6 are achieving well.

Pupils' personal development is very good. The provision for their moral, social and cultural development is very good. The provision for their spiritual development is good. Attitudes and behaviour are very good. Pupils behave very well in class and have positive attitudes to school. The staff have high expectations of the pupils' behaviour and teach the differences between right and wrong very well. The pupils like coming to school. They are punctual. Attendance is very good.


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	LOWER PARK SCHOOL received its last OFSTED inspection in January 2005. All judgements were either 'excellent' or 'very good' which is highly unusual for a Primary School. You can read the full report by clicking here OR you can read the 'Main Findings' below. Overall Evaluation This is a very good school. The strongest feature of the school is the strategic planning to which all associated with the school contribute. The leadership of the headteacher and governing body is excellent. Standards are well above national averages by the end of year 6. Teaching and learning are very good, with some excellent features, resulting in very good learning in classrooms. The school provides very good value for money. The school's main strengths and weaknesses are: Leadership and management are excellent. The school's evaluation of its performance and its actions to improve are excellent. The school is very successful in promoting the personal development of pupils; relationships are excellent. The high proportion of very good teaching helps pupils to develop lively, enquiring minds. The school has excellent links with parents and other schools. Some pupils receive insufficient information about how they can improve their work. Prior to this report the school was last inspected in December 1998 and has made a good improvement since then, effectively addressing all the issues raised, particularly with regard to information and communication technology (ICT) and in the quality of accommodation. Achievement is very good overall. Pupils with learning difficulties and those for whom English is a second language achieve very well. Standards in the reception classes are good in all areas of learning. The children currently in the Foundation Stage are achieving well because of very good teaching. In Year 2 standards are well above average in mathematics, and above average in speaking and listening, reading and in writing. Standards are above those expected in science, ICT and art and design. They are average in religious education. . In Year 6, standards are well above average in English, mathematics, science and art and design. They are above average in ICT and religious education. . No judgements were made on standards in design and technology, geography, history, music and physical education because no lessons were observed during the inspection The Year 6 pupils' performance was in the top five per cent nationally in science in national tests in 2004. In comparison with other school, results were average in English and mathematics and above average in science. Pupils currently in year 6 are achieving well. Pupils' personal development is very good. The provision for their moral, social and cultural development is very good. The provision for their spiritual development is good. Attitudes and behaviour are very good. Pupils behave very well in class and have positive attitudes to school. The staff have high expectations of the pupils' behaviour and teach the differences between right and wrong very well. The pupils like coming to school. They are punctual. Attendance is very good.