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Quotes from The Inspection Report
for
Manor Oak Primary School in London, which took place in
November 2007.
In 2000 the school opened as the first Fresh Start Primary and is situated in an area of Bromley characterised by poor housing and social deprivation. A high proportion of the pupils are from a Traveller background or from families in very challenging circumstances. Each year this has a significant impact on the school in terms of mobility, attendance and disruption to pupils' education. The school is smaller than the average. Pupils come from a very wide range of ethnic backgrounds, although fewer than average have English as an additional language. Over one-third of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is very high. The number of pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities is also very high and the proportion with a statement of educational need is much higher than average. A significant number of pupils join or leave the school at different times.
Planning is well matched to the needs of the children and adaptations are made where the school perceives a need. For example, they have successfully introduced a structured English scheme operating by ability rather than age so that pupils who arrive at school with low levels of English can slot in at the appropriate level.
Pupils enjoy their lessons, and especially like responding to questions and joining in discussions. They do this with confidence because their contributions are valued.
Children who join in both nursery and reception make good progress during their time in the Foundation Stage from their very low starting point. Children enjoy school and settle quickly and happily because activities are interesting and fun. They do well to acquire the early stages of reading. |
