OFSTED January 2018: we continue to be a “GOOD” school.
[The school is] an environment which is ambitious for pupils, staff and the wider community.
[The Headteacher has] a clear and accurate view of the school’s strengths and the areas that require further work.
Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. Pupils receive high levels of pastoral care which enable them to flourish and learn together.
Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They enjoy a broad range of activities.
[Pupils] are well behaved in and around the school. They are polite, well-mannered and show respect for each other and for adults. They feel valued and know that every member of staff will listen to them. Pupils describe the school as ‘safe, positive and welcoming’.
Good teaching, determined leadership and strong spiritual, moral, social and cultural development remain highly effective.
[There is a] culture of safeguarding in the school in which pupils’ well-being is at the heart of everything they do.
Actions to improve pupils’ attendance have been successful.
The teaching of phonics is good.
Teachers provide pupils with opportunities to reflect on their previous learning. As a result, pupils have a clearer view of what they need to do to develop their skills and understanding.
Support for disadvantaged pupils in and around the school is effective. We provide high levels of pastoral support to help develop pupils’ emotional well-being.
Adults’ guidance is building pupils’ independence, and helping them to become good learners.
[The school] have worked hard to improve pupils’ progress in reading.
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