'The inspirational effect of the teaching promotes a love of learning' - OFSTED 2003
This page contains the main findings of our most recent OFSTED Inspection (February 2003).
If you would like to see the full report, you can do so by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page or by contacting the school.
If you would like to see the full report, you can do so by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page or by contacting the school.
'The school benefits from the effective leadership of its established, caring headteacher and the strong teamwork of the entire staff.'
'Standards are above average and pupils of all abilities are achieving well.'
'The quality of teaching is consistently good, with a significant proportion that is better.'
'Standards are above average and pupils of all abilities are achieving well.'
'The quality of teaching is consistently good, with a significant proportion that is better.'
What the school does well:
. Pupils of all abilities achieve well.
. The small staff team works together in providing a broad, balanced and interesting curriculum.
. The teaching promotes a love of learning, and in particular a keen appreciation of books and literature.
. The teachers know the children well and take good care of them. This supports their positive attitudes and very good behaviour.
. Pupils of all abilities achieve well.
. The small staff team works together in providing a broad, balanced and interesting curriculum.
. The teaching promotes a love of learning, and in particular a keen appreciation of books and literature.
. The teachers know the children well and take good care of them. This supports their positive attitudes and very good behaviour.
National tests for seven year olds:
'Results in reading, writing and mathematics are well above the national average.'
National tests for eleven year olds:
'The results overall are above the national average.'
'Results in reading, writing and mathematics are well above the national average.'
National tests for eleven year olds:
'The results overall are above the national average.'
'The vast majority of pupils are keen and eager to learn and work hard.'
'Behaviour, both in and out of the classroom, is very good. The children are polite and considerate in their behaviour towards each other and adults.'
'Positive relationships between adults and children and a climate of trust and mutual respect ensure that the children are eager to accept responsibility from an early age.'
'Behaviour, both in and out of the classroom, is very good. The children are polite and considerate in their behaviour towards each other and adults.'
'Positive relationships between adults and children and a climate of trust and mutual respect ensure that the children are eager to accept responsibility from an early age.'
'The skills of literacy and numeracy are well taught across the school so that pupils swiftly learn to read, write and manipulate numbers.'