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Quotes from The Inspection Report
for
Rye Oak Primary School in London, which took place in July
2007.
Rye Oak opened in April 2005 as part of the 'Fresh Start Initiative'. It replaced a school which was in Special Measures on the same site. The school serves a diverse community on the southern edge of Peckham in South London and is in an area which experiences significant social and economic deprivation. Two fifths of pupils are entitled to free school meals. Most pupils come from minority ethnic backgrounds and a small number of pupils are at the early stages of learning English as an additional language, although over one third of pupils do not speak English as their first language. Around half the pupils have learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including twelve who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs. Most of the above proportions are high and well above national averages.
Teaching groups based on prior attainment in 'Success for All' in English and in mathematics ensure that pupils at differing levels can make progress. Pupils participate particularly well in paired work, especially using 'talking partners'.
Rigorous tracking and monitoring of attainment are used to identify and to target intervention for pupils at risk of underachieving.
Pupils are suitably prepared for future economic well being as a result of their good social and team-working skills. From the Nursery onwards, most are willing to co-operate with others and work in teams and older pupils say that they enjoy opportunities to take responsibility. |
