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Ofsted Report Published with Outstanding Result!
Tue 15 Jul 2025Press Release 15th July 2025
Photograph: Kim Tucker (Headteacher) and Sarah Gilbody (Deputy Headteacher) with Greenwood Primary & Nursery School children
Greenwood Stars shine in outstanding Ofsted!
‘Pupils benefit from an exceptional curriculum for personal development that is both ambitious and relevant.’ Ofsted 2025
Greenwood Primary & Nursery School in Kirkby-in-Ashfield have achieved good and outstanding results across the board during its recent Ofsted inspection.
Inspectors said, ‘Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this inclusive and nurturing school. They feel safe. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about school life. They are highly motivated to learn. Staff share a belief that pupils can be successful and that the school can help them to be their best selves.’
Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes at the school are described as ‘excellent’ and the report shares that children concentrate on their learning and take pride in their work. Inspectors said, ‘Pupils’ relationships with each other and adults are strong and caring. They treat one another with high levels of respect and courtesy.’
Kim Tucker is Headteacher at Greenwood Primary & Nursery School, and she said, “I am so very proud of our outstanding Ofsted report which is so well deserved by every member of our team and our community. Our 2-day inspection by 4 inspectors was rigorous, but I’m so pleased they recognised what I see every day; inspirational staff who go above and beyond for our children and the exemplary behaviour and attitudes of our Greenwood Stars.
“We know we were close to being outstanding in each area inspected because of our trajectory of consistent improvement, and because inspectors acknowledged that a visit later in September would likely have resulted in outstanding across the board.”
Kim said that staff at Greenwood are committed to ensuring every child at the school flourishes. “Ofsted recognised that we have the same ambition for all our children, no matter what their barriers, and that we constantly seek to overcome them. They saw the magic that is woven here each and every day, making a difference and changing lives.”
Inspectors said, ‘Pupils benefit from an exceptional curriculum for personal development that is both ambitious and relevant. They develop their talents and interests in music and sport. Residential visits allow them to experience life beyond the local area. Many pupils develop their leadership and interpersonal skills as ‘eco reps’ and ‘peer mentors’.’
Parents and carers at the school told inspectors that they value the work that the school does, with a typical comment being: ‘We have nothing but praise for the school and the teaching staff. They go above and beyond to ensure my children are well educated, happy and safe.’
The school’s curriculum was found to be broad and aspirational, with well sequenced learning ensuring pupils develop their knowledge and skills confidently over time. ‘All pupils,’ said the report, ‘… including those who are disadvantaged, achieve well over time.’
Staff were praised for presenting information clearly and demonstrating good subject knowledge. The report goes on to say, ‘Learning to read is given the highest priority. Staff deliver the school’s phonics programme extremely effectively. They read to pupils every day. Older pupils continue to enjoy reading, tackling books of increasing difficulty with confidence. They speak with enthusiasm about books that they have read. Those who need further help with reading receive specific targeted support to help them catch up. As a result, pupils read with confidence and fluency.’
Inspectors said that support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a significant strength at the school and that pupils with SEND achieve well.
Commenting on the carefully designed and resource rich early years environment, inspectors said, ‘Children make a highly positive start in the early years, particularly in reading and mathematics. Staff ensure that learning activities are designed with precision so that children’s knowledge and skills are developed securely.’
Inspectors said that pupils benefited from a rich programme for personal development, commenting, ‘It is at the core of everything the school does. The school provides many opportunities and experiences that broaden pupils’ horizons. Pupils have a secure understanding of different faiths and the fundamental British values. As a result, they are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils learn to keep themselves healthy and safe. Pupils learn about healthy relationships at an age-appropriate level. Film club, science club, and ‘clay creators’ club are examples of the many popular extra-curricular activities which the school provides.’
Headteacher Kim Tucker said, “It is fantastic to read that inspectors were blown away by our superbly led Early Years. They acknowledged our children have the best possible start with wonderful skilled staff who carefully consider adaptations enabling all pupils to succeed. They were also really impressed by our work in all core subject areas, noting that books across the school are of a high standard, and that teaching that is exemplary. They said so many wonderful things about every aspect of the work we do, it’s a shame the reports are limited in length! I have celebrated our outcome, -including all the verbal feedback we received, with our community and on our website so all future families can see this too.”
Finally, inspectors said arrangements for safeguarding were effective and the school benefitted from a ‘sharp and thorough’ oversight from Governors and Trustees at The Flying High Partnership, the school’s multi-academy trust.
Kim Tucker said that the whole community could be proud of the school’s achievement, “I want to say a huge thanks to all staff and our Greenwood families for their hard work and support of the school. Most of all I am proud of our fantastic Greenwood Stars, whose behaviour is exemplary because they love coming to Greenwood!”
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Daisy Day
Mon 16 Jun 2025Monday 16th June will be our first Daisy Day. This is to raise awareness of and funds for The Children's Bereavement Centre. Unfortunately many of our Greenwood Stars have experienced bereavement of a close family member this year and have started to access support from The Children's Bereavement Centre which is funded through donations. There will be an assembly at 9.00 led by them and following this will be a coffee morning for any parents or carers who feel their child might need more support.
Parents are welcome to join us for the assembly or just the coffee and chat session. To raise funds we are asking for donations on parent pay (any amount you can afford) which will open the week before until 20th June. We are also inviting children to wear something yellow or white. You don't have to buy something new - it could just be a hair bobble or wristband you already have.
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Year 5 Art Project at Kirkby Library
Wed 11 Jun 2025As part of their enquiry, Year 5 are working at Kirkby Library on 11th June (Tigers) and 13th June (Orangutans) to do an ARTS WORKSHOP. Both will take place during the afternoon session following an early lunchbreak.
See Y5 Dojo for more information.
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Key Stage 1 Phonics Screening Check
Mon 09 Jun 2025During the week beginning 9th June, our Greenwood Stars in Year 1 and some in Year 2 will be taking their Phonics Screening Check with Mrs. Goff (Our Fabulous Early Reading Lead).
Please ensure your children are in school during this week.
Thank you
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Year 3 Residential Meeting
Thu 05 Jun 2025There will be a meeting for all parents/carers of children attending the Y3 residential on 5th June after school. Don't worry if you cannot attend as your teachers will email any information after the meeting.
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Class Photo Day
Tue 03 Jun 2025Our School Photographers will be in school on Tuesday 3rd June to take our Class and Sports Team photos. If you do not wish your child to be on any photos, please message your child's teacher before this date.
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Year 4 MTC Tests
Mon 02 Jun 2025Children in Year 4 across the country will be taking the Multiplication Tables Check between 2nd June and 13th June. Please ensure your child is in school during this period. Please remind them to use Times Table Rock Stars to revise their times tables. To pass this test they have to get full marks (25/25) Please use the heat maps sent home to see which answers they are confident with and which they need to revise.
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Children return to school
Mon 02 Jun 2025Hope you had a lovely break Greenwood Stars. It's back to school on Monday and we can't wait to see you all.
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Year 4 Show - School of Pop
Fri 23 May 2025Parents are invited to come and watch our fabulous Year 4 show at either 9.30 or 1.45. Tickets available on Parent Pay
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Year 6 London Residential
Wed 21 May 2025Year 6 are off to London for a fun-packed 2 days. Visiting London Eye, Shrek's Adventure, Tottenham Stadium Tour and Harry Potter World as well as an evening at the theatre watching Matilda and seeing all the sights!
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