OFSTED

We are delighted to have received our interim OFsted assessment (March 2011)  confirming we are still OUTSTANDING and would like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to all the children, staff, parents and governors for all your  hard work and support. We are very proud of our wonderful school and are pleased that this is recognised by both the Local Authority and OFsted reports over the last few months. The Staff and Governors are continually looking  to improve the school,  ensuring that all children are challenged and enjoy their time with us.
 

At the last full inspection which was held on 24-25 October 2007, the school achieved a grade 1 (outstanding) in almost every category.

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Overall effectiveness of the school – Grade: 1

This school gives children an outstanding education. It fully meets its aim to ensure that starting school is an enjoyable and positive experience. By the time they leave, children have developed excellent language and mathematical skills and a very strong appreciation of the creative arts and the written word. Parents say that their children really enjoy school because it offers a ‘perfect environment for children to play and learn’. (read more…)

Effectiveness of the Foundation Stage – Grade: 1

Parents say that the way the school ‘integrates and welcomes new children is excellent’. Provision in the Foundation Stage is outstanding, helping children to achieve very well. They are very well cared for and their health and safety are of paramount importance. (read more…)

Achievement and standards – Grade: 1

In Years 1 and 2 children make exceptional progress. By the end of Year 2, they attain significantly above average standards in reading, writing and mathematics. Higher attaining children attain very well, particularly in reading and writing. (read more…)

Personal development and well-being – Grade: 1

Children’s personal development is outstanding, as is their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. They quickly learn the ‘Golden Rules’ and begin to think and act for themselves. (read more…)

Quality of provision – Teaching and learning – Grade: 1

Teaching and learning are outstanding because teachers have an excellent understanding of how children learn. There is a real feeling of everyone working together to create a highly secure environment in which children are free to experiment, discuss ideas or solve problems with a partner. (read more…)

Curriculum and other activities – Grade: 1

The curriculum is lively and richly creative while giving due weight to the skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT. It is well planned around the needs of all learners. Learning is stimulating and fun, resulting in high quality work in many subjects, including art and music. (read more…)

Care, guidance and support – Grade: 1

High quality care for children underpins the philosophy of the school. Parents believe that the well-being of their children is ‘at the heart of everything that the school does’. Children know to whom they can turn if they need help. There is a wide range of strategies in place to support all children and these extend to helping parents as well. Arrangements for safeguarding are very robust. (read more…)

Leadership and management – Grade: 1

Leadership and management are outstanding. The headteacher’s excellent leadership is a key factor in promoting high quality outcomes and in inspiring staff to pursue relentlessly the best possible achievements for all children. Her vision for providing rich learning experiences and stimulating learning environments has created a vibrant working community. The senior leadership team shares her passion for developing curious and enthusiastic young learners and for pushing up standards. (read more…)