West Ham’s Gainsborough Primary praised in Ofsted report

Gainsborough Primary School in West Ham has achieved a positive Ofsted report <i>(Image: Newham Council)</i>
Gainsborough Primary School in West Ham has achieved a positive Ofsted report (Image: Newham Council)
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A primary school in West Ham has received praise from Ofsted after an inspection.

Gainsborough Primary School, part of Eko Trust, continues to show consistently good provision in quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision, the education regulator said.

Behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, were judged 'outstanding' after the January inspection visit.

Inspectors said: "Staff are very ambitious for all pupils.

"Pupils achieve well across the curriculum because staff have high expectations for them.

"The school places a strong emphasis on developing pupils’ resilience, which permeates school life.

"Nurturing relationships exist between staff and pupils.

"Staff know pupils and their needs extremely well."

The school said the 'outstanding' grades in personal development and behaviour and attitudes stem from a carefully planned curriculum that includes various educational visits.

These experiences allow pupils to camp under the stars and spend a week in Normandy, France, to practice French and study the D-Day landings.

Executive principal Barbara Sims said: "I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished; we are aiming for all areas to be outstanding in our next inspection.

"Our children deserve nothing but the best."

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