OFSTED
Great Coates Primary School OFSTED report Nov 24
Julie Goodhand – 1:1 Tutor – April 2024
It has been great working with you and everyone at the school. I have really enjoyed working with the children – they are always so polite and hardworking, a credit to the school.
All the staff are very welcoming and I would particularly like to mention the office staff who always have a friendly smile when I sign in.
I would love to work with you again in the future.
Artists Rachel McWilliams and Elizabeth Hewlett-Richardson from the Creative Schools Project – March 2024
The children were so creative, polite and friendly. I lost count of the amount of hugs I got. They have worked really hard and been so enthusiastic.
Gav Lofts – Franklin College – March 2024
Your children have been amazing – all staff had a great time with them – the children have been a delight and have reinvigorated the staff once again.
Kelly Wilson from Not In Our Community visiting year 6 January 24
What a genuinely nice school and I don’t say that all the time, the pupils were brilliant.
Lucy Ringrose from the Planetarium visit January 24
I had a lovely afternoon, the children were so well behaved. They made some lovely Martian landscapes.
Compass Go – June 23
Just to let you know that when I met with Zowie today, she commented on how lovely and engaging the year 3/4 children had been when she delivered the workshops recently. She also said that it was lovely to see all of the staff being engaging too and supporting the workshops.
Learn SEND hub audit Feb 24
The school is in the lowest quintile for deprivation but highest quintile for outcomes, which demonstrates that the children are performing at significantly higher than the national average.
The school has an aspirational curriculum for all pupils.
On the school tour, all pupils were engaged and included.
Bespoke curriculums and timetables are in place for at least one pupil with high communication and interaction needs. This is having a very positive impact on his behaviour.
Teachers have had extensive SEND CPD delivered both at school and Trust level.
Relevant training for particular interventions is given to the relevant people, so that quality is enhanced.
Provision map comprehensive with all interventions listed.
Progress is rigorously measured.
School are committed to improving the outcomes of their pupils with SEND and offer research-based interventions to support progress.
Gail Sayles Local Campaigns Manager (North East, Yorkshire & Humberside) NSPCC October 2024
I just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you to everyone for last week. We really appreciate those of you who kindly hosted a visit from Pantosaurus, and a thank you for helping us to share vital safeguarding messages to help keep children safe.
Quote from a parent June 24
This school is doing absolutely amazing things for charities, always thinking about others in crisis. I am so pleased my children go to your school. It’s absolutely amazing. 🤩🤩 Well done.
Sarah Palmer – Local artist who led workshops in the school November 23
I can only say I’m always really impressed with staff and students when I visit. I always feel like a valued visitor and made welcome and my activities are always met with great enthusiasm. It’s always a place I’m happy to be invited back to! Thanks Sarah.
Leon Baptiste – International Athlete and Olympic Team Athletics Coach May 24
The questions that were asked were some of the best questions I have been asked. The children were really well behaved.
Pupil Voice
Here are some of the views of our pupils about our Curriculum.
“I really like PE. My favourite thing was when we learnt how to play hockey. You can learn good skills and it’s great when you get better at things.” Oscar (Y5)
“In History, I have loved learning about Boudicca and the armies she’s conquered” Audrey (Y4)
“If I find something difficult my teacher helps me with my resilience and I try again” Lexy (Y4)
“ I love RE because you get to learn about other people’s religions. “ Marnie (Y5)
“ I like science because I like doing experiments.” Macie (Y5)
“When I’ve got a problem I speak to an adult with the worry monster on their lanyard.” Macie (Y5)
“Mrs Billingham helps me when I have a problem, if you’ve got a problem she will take you to her office where it is quiet and will listen to your problem and then try and solve it.” (Y5)
“ The school gives you a good education and challenges you to do better.” Eden (Y5)
“ I love Art. I like it when we learn about an artist and then use their ideas in our own work. You can get better at painting. “Alicja (Y2)
“ I like Maths. I like to solve hard questions and I like it when I get a challenge right. I’m good at doing times tables in my head fast. “Bobby (Y2)