2026 ERO Report

The Board and staff  are very proud of our most recent Education Review Office (ERO) report, which was released in August 2026 and can be read HERE. Below is a concise summary of the strengths and next steps listed in the report.

Statement of strengths

Grant's Braes School is proud of the very strong performance recognised in its July 2026 ERO report. ERO judged the school to be Excelling in eight areas and Doing Well in the remaining six, confirming that strong foundations are in place for learners’ achievement, progress and wellbeing.

The report highlights an inclusive school culture where students feel valued, supported and connected. Strategic, evidence-informed leadership, effective governance and a clear focus on continuous improvement provide strong direction for the school. High-quality teaching, a coherent and culturally responsive curriculum, and well-established assessment practices enable most learners to make expected progress, with many receiving additional support making accelerated progress.

Students benefit from rich learning opportunities alongside a consistent focus on literacy, mathematics and other foundational skills. Robust systems identify and support learners with additional needs, while strong relationships with parents and whānau contribute to students’ engagement and success. ERO also found that the school meets expectations for student health and safety and expressed confidence in its capacity to sustain improvement.

Next steps

The school will build on these strengths by:

• Increasing regular attendance to meet and sustain the Government target of 80%, including evaluating the Attendance Management Plan and refining strategies each year.
• Accelerating the progress of boys at risk of not achieving in reading and writing, with regular monitoring of targeted learners and the impact of interventions.
• Strengthening internal evaluation so leaders and the Board can clearly assess the effectiveness of teaching programmes and use findings to guide planning and resourcing.
• Embedding updated assessment requirements across the school by developing teachers’ knowledge and monitoring the consistency of assessment practices.

These priorities will support the school’s continued pursuit of equitable and excellent outcomes for every learner.