A HYDE primary school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors after the way it works ‘improved significantly.’
Bradley Green Primary Academy, on Bradley Green Road in Newton, is already ranked as good by the government body.
But a monitoring visit on December 17 has resulted in a glowing report of the way it has been built on that foundation.
Inspectors also highlighted how it is ‘a vibrant and happy place in which to learn’ and may now be regraded because of the progress made.
In a report, they say: “Staff encourage pupils in their exemplary conduct and work. Relationships that are built on respect and understanding difference sit at the heart of this school.
“Together, staff and pupils have created a culture that makes everyone feel included. Pupils’ depth of knowledge across a wide range of subjects is impressive.
“Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve remarkably well.
“The school deliberately enhances the curriculum by providing pupils with many opportunities to develop their interests. For example, pupils participate in dancing and theatre clubs.
“Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to their learning and to each other are exceptional.”
Examples of the work being put in at Bradley Green, which is part of the Enquire Learning Trust, were provided.
The report adds: “In history, pupils connect their understanding of the Iron Age to life in Roman Britain.
“When discussing the Vikings, pupils explain that not all sources of evidence are reliable.
“They connect their knowledge of Vikings to the archaeological record and explain how the influence of Vikings survives in place names today.
“By the time children begin Year 1, they are confident mathematicians.
“Pupils develop a well-informed understanding of difference. They talk about diversity with considerable maturity.
“The school teaches pupils how to debate. Pupils use their debating skills to explain difference and tolerance. This informs the deep respect with which pupils treat everyone around them.”
Bradley Green, whose headteacher is Vicky Cameron, may now receive another inspection that may boost its grade.
Ofsted say: “Evidence gathered during this ungraded inspection suggests that the school’s work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
“This school was, before September 2024, judged good for its overall effectiveness.
“We have now inspected the school to determine whether it has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at that previous inspection.
“If we find evidence that a school’s work has improved significantly or that it may not be as strong as it was at the last inspection, then the next inspection will be a graded inspection.”