Park School is an independent primary school for boys and girls aged between three and 11. The school aims to provide an education ‘at a human scale and geared to the holistic development of all its pupils, in an environment where learning is fun, relevant and lifelong and children grow to be selfaware and confident individuals.’ The school was last inspected in May 2010, when it was judged to be good. At that time, the school did not meet the independent school standard paragraph 6(3)(e) ensuring that parents are aware that they can request particulars of pupils’ academic performance during the preceding school year, including the results of any public examinations. The nursery offers places to children from the age of three. They are taught on a part-time basis in one class. Children in Reception are taught in one class on a full-time basis. Almost all pupils are of White British background. There is a small number of pupils who speak English as an additional language. There are no pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for support from the pupil premium is well below the national average. This is additional government funding for those eligible for free school meals and children who are looked after. The school is not in receipt of the sports funding provided by the government. The proprietors have responsibility for the governance of the school. Inspection report: Park School, 10–12 May 2016 8 of 10 Information about this inspection The inspector observed lessons in every class, all of which were conducted jointly with the teacher in charge. The quality of work in pupils’ books was scrutinised. Meetings were held with the teacher in charge, staff and members of the council of management. A telephone conversation took place with an independent external adviser. The inspector took into consideration the responses of 12 questionnaires completed by staff. The inspector talked with a group of pupils to seek their views about the school. The views of other pupils were gathered during lessons, play and lunchtimes. The responses from two pupil questionnaires were also considered. The inspector listened to pupils read. A wide range of documentation was examined, including the school’s evaluation of its own performance, the school’s development plan, records relating to behaviour, bullying and safeguarding, and data relating to pupils’ achievement and progress. The 48 responses to the Ofsted online survey, Parent View, were taken into account. The inspector considered comments provided in correspondence submitted during the inspection. She also spoke to parents informally at the start and end of the day. The inspector checked how effectively the school meets the independent school standards.