Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park celebrates superb Ofsted judgement

The inspectors published a glowing report of their visit to the Academy, praising its “highly nurturing and inclusive community” which allows all pupils to thrive.

The report also highlighted the “exceptionally ambitious culture that places pupils’ learning at the heart of everything they do”. Staff at the Academy are said to foster a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” across all aspects of Academy life, leading pupils to feel “safe and supported” at school.

Pupils’ exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning were a key focus of the report, with their “kindness, responsibility and consideration” being observed during the visit. In lessons, pupils’ “highly focused attitude towards learning” made an impression on inspectors, who noted the enthusiasm with which pupils approach all aspects of learning, especially their reading.

Inspectors identified the Academy’s expertly tailored curriculum as key to pupils’ success, noting that they put “great thought into making learning relevant and inspiring” and “instil high aspirations in pupils”. This allows all pupils to achieve highly and be “exceptionally well prepared” for the next stages of their education.

Beyond the curriculum, the Academy is praised for the way it “develops pupils’ cultural capital especially carefully” through “an array of enriching experiences”. Likewise, inspectors noted that the Academy provides “exceptional opportunities for pupils’ personal development” particularly through offering wide-ranging leadership roles to promote responsibility.

Reflecting on the report, Georgina Reynolds, Acting Head of Academy at Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park, said: “I am so proud of our wonderful pupils and our fantastic team of staff whose hard work and dedication has translated into this exceptional report.

" I was particularly pleased to see that the inspectors observed the kindness and care which our pupils demonstrate both inside and outside of lessons, and the positive attitudes with which they approach their learning, particularly reading which is a core focus at our Academy.

“Thank you to all our pupils, staff, parents and carers whose support allows us to provide our pupils with such a rewarding, enjoyable and nurturing school experience.”