Damning Ofsted report for Wold Primary School in west Hull
A CITY school has been told it is not offering pupils an acceptable standard of education.
Wold Primary School has been placed in special measures by Ofsted inspectors who said achievement in reading, writing and maths is inadequate.
The damning report said teaching is also inadequate.
It noted: "It is not strong enough to enable pupils to make the rapid and sustained progress needed for them to achieve well and attain the standards of which they are capable.
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"School leaders and governors are not effective in eliminating weaknesses in teaching and pupils' achievement.
"Their efforts to improve the school fall well short of what is urgently required."
Inspectors went on to say pupils are often unenthused by their lessons.
As a result, they do not listen attentively, concentrate well or make a good effort with their work.
The head and governors are now working closely with the local authority to put an action plan together to address the concerns raised by inspectors and make improvements as quickly as possible.
Head Andrew Jackson said: "We are extremely disappointed to be placed in special measures but we are all committed to work together to improve standards as quickly as possible to move the school forward.
"We want to provide positive and beneficial learning environments for pupils in all year groups at the school to give them the best start we can in their primary education.
"On behalf of the school I want to reassure parents, who have always been very supportive, that we will do everything we can to make things better and get the school back on track."
The school, which has more than 500 pupils, was said to have a friendly atmosphere with the pupils showing each other respect. Pupils in the nursery and Year 6 classes are making good progress with their learning due to good standards of teaching.
The school, in Wold Road, west Hull, is also forming a partnership with Eastfield Primary School to try to make more improvements.
Chair of governors, Pat Scott, said: "It is clear from the inspection that as governors we must make more progress in challenging issues that are key in improving the school as whole.
"I am confident the school will make these changes quickly and become a great place for learning once more."
Comments
by puablo
Monday, November 26 2012, 12:25PM
“Judging by the ratings on this thread its not only ofsted that thinks Wold is not performing.Head jackson should be replaced and under performing staff should also replaced.”
by audemars
Monday, November 19 2012, 7:05PM
“Lift your head out of the sand Mr Jackson and look at the job you were employed to do.”
by audemars
Sunday, November 18 2012, 4:39PM
“I think someone is manipulating the 'red arrows'!!!”
by audemars
Sunday, November 18 2012, 4:33PM
“Mr Jackson has had his chance, his autocratic style does not work.”
by holyjoe2
Sunday, November 18 2012, 2:54PM
“Something needs to be done at ALL schools in this area when you produce 90% of kids who can not read or write.What chance have they got of getting a job when they can not fill in the entry form.
In 1941 when Wold Road Primary School was just built I attended and went on to pass my scholarship .I remember having to read the bible on the stage before the whole school.When we left school at 11 years all the kids could read and write.
Does anybody remember Miss Scotney,Miss Pilling and Miss Edwards ?
joe”
by mummy1mummy2
Sunday, November 18 2012, 2:21PM
“my daughter was at the school when mr clark was running it but when mr jackson took over the place went down hill very fast”
by audemars
Sunday, November 18 2012, 8:10AM
“Time for new leadership methinks......”
by PattieGee
Saturday, November 17 2012, 9:37PM
“I was a student at Wold Primary school about 14 years ago, it was a great school back then with the only exception being its head teacher Mr Clark who was well past his sell by date. The teachers however were exceptional, most of whom seemed to make the choice to spend most of their working careers there. The facilities for the time were always very up to date and the school was safe and secure. I cannot imagine how it got this bad. But then again Ofsted have being known to be completely useless themselves.”
by PatrickNewman
Friday, November 16 2012, 10:10PM
“Has anyone checked that the Ofsted inspectors have all taught in primary schools. It has been found that some inspectors have never taught.
It is sometimes said that those who cant, teach. May be those who cant teach, join Ofsted.”
by sweetpea2008
Friday, November 16 2012, 9:12PM
“I am really surprised by this . Both of my sons went to Wold , the youngest leaving a year ago .
I always found the level of teaching very good.They both liked the school , there were never any problems re bullying etc, and both did well in their SATS and were placed in top sets at senior school .”