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The school was visited
in November 2006, The following is an extract
from the Ofted report.
Overall
effectiveness of the school
This
is an outstanding school. It prepares pupils very
well for the future and parents rightly have a
high level of confidence in what the school provides
for their children.
Pupils' excellent achievement springs from their
enjoyment in learning and high quality teaching
that gives pupils all they need to succeed. The
Nursery and Reception children get a first-rate
start to their education and by the time pupils
leave the school standards are exceptionally high
when compared to national averages. Pupils develop
as well-rounded individuals whose outstanding
personal development and well-being is underpinned
by the excellent level of care, guidance and support
provided by the staff. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary
and they show a high level of respect for themselves
and others. As one pupil put it, 'Choosing to
do the right thing gives me a good feeling inside
as well as getting me rewards.' Pupils are proud
of their school and have a strong sense of responsibility
for shaping their community.
The
school's guiding principle of 'Reach for the stars'
is very well represented in all aspects of its
daily work and reflected in the aspirations of
the pupils and staff. Teachers aim high and use
assessments very effectively to plan the next
steps in pupils' learning. Pupils know what they
need to do to reach their challenging targets.
The staff know the pupils very well as individuals
and give them very good feedback on how well they
are doing. Pupils are involved in checking their
own progress from an early age and relish opportunities
to use their own ideas, for example when they
might use information and communication technology
(ICT). An outstanding curriculum gives pupils
a wealth of experiences and activities through
which they can apply their skills in literacy
and numeracy and develop their talents, particularly
in sport, art and design and music.
The headteacher's drive and enthusiasm
inspire the staff and pupils. He leads a talented
team who are happy in their work and are committed
to getting the best for pupils. Outstanding leadership
and management maintain a close focus on improvement
and rigorous checks by staff identify where things
can improve. People's strengths are very well
used at the right times and in the right places
to bring about change for the better. This has
led to improvements in standards in writing and
in boys' achievement. Governors ask the right
questions to hold the school to account for its
performance and check for themselves how well
it is doing.
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