• Inspectors recognised Parklands as a diverse and nurturing school at the heart of its community.
• Pupils feel safe, well supported and enjoy attending school.
• Relationships between staff and pupils are a particular strength, with staff knowing pupils well and understanding their needs and interests.

• Inspectors recognised the open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
• Leaders actively identify, act upon and manage safeguarding concerns, helping pupils to be safer and feel safe.

• Behaviour was found to be calm and purposeful.
• Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning, apply themselves and engage well.
• Bullying is not tolerated and pupils are kind and supportive towards one another.
• Relationships at social times were described positively, with pupils demonstrating maturity.

• Children typically make effective progress from their varied starting points and are well prepared for the next stage.
• Reading is prioritised, with strong vocabulary development.
• Inspectors noted that children develop important reading and writing skills ahead of Year 1.
• Children's wellbeing is prioritised and staff care for and support children well.
• The quality of the environment was recognised as well-resourced and inviting.

• Inspectors identified reading as one of the strongest aspects of the curriculum.
• The school's approach to reading is consistent and effective.
• More younger pupils are reading confidently and fluently, with this improving among older pupils too.

• Inspectors recognised the school's thorough understanding of pupils with SEND and their varied starting points.
• Pupils with SEND generally receive effective support.
• Individual support plans are precise.
• Staff receive training to adapt the curriculum.
• The specialist provision was particularly praised as highly tailored, with staff understanding pupils' needs well.

• Leaders have a clear strategic approach to supporting disadvantaged pupils.
• Barriers to learning are identified and addressed.
• The wellbeing of disadvantaged pupils is prioritised.
• Pupils with social care involvement are well understood and supported.
• EAL pupils typically receive effective adaptations.

• Staff support pupils' wellbeing very effectively.
• Leaders actively support families with mental health, housing and financial support.
• Leaders consistently act in the best interests of pupils and families.
• The school is outward-looking and engages positively with parents and the wider community.

• Staff are proud to work at Parklands.
• Leaders understand the school's strengths and areas for development and balance competing priorities effectively.
• Inspectors recognised continued improvements, particularly in reading, inclusive practice and attendance monitoring.
• Governors have effective systems and a strong understanding of their statutory responsibilities.

• Inspectors recognised the determined and effective work of leaders to improve attendance.
• Attendance is moving in the right direction, with clear improvements beginning to emerge.
• There has been a sustained reduction in persistent absence, demonstrating the positive impact of the school’s work.
• Staff work tirelessly and collaboratively with pupils, families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance.
• Leaders continually review, adapt and refine their approach to ensure that strategies have the greatest possible impact.
• The school has developed a strong culture in which good attendance is valued, celebrated and seen as everyone’s responsibility.
• This work provides a strong foundation for further improvement, with the school committed to building on the progress already achieved.

Performance Tables

The Department for Education (DfE) produce Performance Tables which give information on the achievements of pupils in primary, secondary and 16-18 provision in schools and colleges, and how they compare with other schools in the Local Authority (LA) area and in England as a whole.

Detailed information and guidance on the various aspects of the tables can be found on the DfE website.

For information on our recent performance, please click on the link below:

DfE – Parklands Performance Tables