OFSTED
A Summary of findings for Parents and Pupils
This is a good school.
February 2014
- Achievement is good. Pupils make good progress in learning to read and write and in mathematics. Pupils’ progress in mathematics is outstanding in Year 6 because teaching helps them to learn at a brisk rate.
- Teaching is good. Some teaching is outstanding. Teachers plan interesting lessons. Classrooms buzz with excitement as eager pupils enjoy their learning.
- Pupils feel entirely safe in school and are cared for exceptionally well.
- The headteacher provides excellent leadership. She expects the very best of every pupil. All leaders are highly committed and ambitious for all pupils to do well.
- Achievement and attendance have improved in the last three years following some dips after the last inspection. This shows the impact of good leadership, governance and teaching.
- Leaders’ checks on the quality of teaching and pupils’ progress are effective. Leaders and governors manage teachers’ performance well and ensure that teaching is good across the school.
- Governors aspire for all groups of pupils to succeed and successfully challenge and support school leaders.
- The school provides a superb range of activities in sport. There are extensive links with schools overseas. The school’s exceptionally positive atmosphere ensures that pupils’ personal development thrives.
- Parents are highly supportive. One parent summed it up by saying ‘it’s fantastic, my children can’t wait to get here in the morning.’