Ofsted Report 2007                                                                                            Back     

 Statement Headlines from Ofsted Inspection June 2007

This is a good school with some outstanding features. The school benefits from the excellent leadership of the headteacher that is focussed on raising standards while giving considerable attention to pupils social and emotional development.

(Grade 1 Outstanding;    Grade 2   Good;     Grade 3   Satisfactory;       Grade  4  Inadequate)

Achievement and standards Grade 2

Since 2004, standards at the end of Year 6 have been in line with the national average and above similar schools. In 2006 pupils' performance exceeded the national average in English, mathematics and science.

Personal Development and Well-being Grade 2

Pupils display very positive attitudes to school. They like their teachers and enjoy their lessons. The atmosphere in lessons is good and this reflects the good relationships between staff and pupils

Teaching and learning Grade 2

The quality of teaching is consistently good. Teachers have high expectations and pupils respond well. A range of teaching styles is used in order to make lessons exciting and stimulating.

Curriculum and other activities Grade 1

The quality of the curriculum is outstanding. The quality and range of extra-curricular provision is excellent and it includes arts, music and sporting activities.

Care, guidance and support Grade 1

The excellent quality of care, guidance and support is a strength of the school. It is recognised by parents, who appreciate the work of the headteacher and his staff in this respect.

Leadership and management Grade 2

Leadership and management are good. The leadership of the headteacher is outstanding as he is the driving force behind securing and sustaining the good reputation that the school rightly enjoys in the community. Excellent self-evaluation procedures and effective planning ensure that senior leaders know what needs to be improved and how it can be realised.

What the school should do to improve further

Develop the role of the subject leaders so that they are able to make a more effective contribution to raising standards