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A Birkenhead primary school leaves many pupils not fully prepared for the next stage of their education, the education watchdog has found.
As reported by Birkenhead News, Ofsted has identified several aspects of Woodlands Primary School on Hollybank Road that need attention following an inspection in June.
The report has now been published under the new framework, which grades schools using a report card system rather than single labels such as 'outstanding' or 'requires improvement'.
According to the report, most aspects that have been graded at the primary school were ranked as 'needs attention'. Under this ranking, achievement, curriculum and teaching, early years, and inclusion were included.
The report has praised the work the school has done to improve the curriculum; it notes that pupils continue to make basic errors in work that teaching does not routinely identify or address.
Inspectors also found that teaching sometimes does not spot and correct misconceptions quickly enough.
For early years education, provisions appear to be well structured and progressive. But the provisions aren't as helpful in teaching children basic skills such as letter formation, number formation and pencil grip.
The school was graded 'expected standard' in attendance and behaviour, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing.
Headteacher Gemma Crosthwaite said the school welcomes the report and the recognition it gives to progress being made, which recent SATs data supports.
She said inspectors recognised the positive culture within Woodlands, the strength of pastoral support, improvements in behaviour and attendance, and the commitment of staff, governors and families.
She added that the school is equally clear about areas where further work is needed, stating that all of these are already priorities within school improvement plans.
"Our focus remains on providing the best possible education and support for all pupils, and we will continue working closely with staff, governors, parents and carers to achieve that," she said.
