OFSTED INSPECTION OF THE VILLAGE SCHOOL
The village
school was inspected by Ofsted on 24th and
25th September
2008. The report is now available on the school's website: www.ccschool.co.uk.
The inspectors were
extremely impressed with the children, their confidence, their behaviour and the
fact that they enjoy learning and coming to school. It was recognised that
through the ethos of the school and the positive learning environments created
by the staff, that children are developing positive attitudes to their work and
to each other. The inspectors also felt that children have a good approach to
maintaining a healthy lifestyle through sensible diet and exercise.
Pupils' personal development and well-being have been judged as "good"
as has the pastoral support and care provided. The vast majority of parents are
very positive about the school, the children's development, the school
environment and the good relationships with staff.
All aspects of provision in the Reception Class were assessed as
"good".
Leadership, teaching and progress, as well as personal and social development
and care and welfare were all recognised as strengths of the school.
The inspection team acknowledged that the "good" leadership of both
the headteacher and the governing body; the school has a clear sense of
direction and an ability to continue to make further improvement. The school's
self-evaluation was accurate so that it knew exactly what needed to be done to
secure further improvements.
Academic standards in the school are broadly average. Pupil progress is the key
aspect on which improvement is necessary. The inspectors saw evidence that we
are determined to achieve this, and that there is clear evidence of good and
better practice in teaching and learning throughout the school. The school has
an effective system of tracking pupils' progress which will now be used to gain
a clearer view of why some children are under-achieving and this will impact on
the activities staff plan so that work is pitched at the right level to
accelerate children's academic progress.
The Ofsted inspection fully supported the school's current focus on raising
standards in writing and numeracy, and that targeting an improvement in basic
skills, such as spelling and multiplication facts, will have a clear impact on
children's ability to write fluently and to undertake problem-solving tasks.
The inspectors reported that attendance was broadly average, but that this was
spoiled by the number of absences through term-time holidays.
The overall Ofsted
judgement is that the school is "satisfactory".
This is not a negative judgment; it means that we are not a school causing
concern in any major area and are good some respects.
The inspectors recognised that as a new school set up in the context of the Wyre
Forest Review, we had already made progress in a number of areas that will begin
to have a greater impact as these practices become further embedded.
Hugh Richards
Chairman of
Governors
PREVIOUS REPORT
Our Village School receives an OUTSTANDING OfSTED Report
From 18th to 20th March (2002)
our school was inspected by a team of four Inspectors from
Westminster
Education Consultants -
Lead Inspector .. John Earish |
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Extracts from the Report
(received in early May) are reproduced below - and confirm that the
standards of teaching and pupil attainment are extremely high, and
well-above National expectations. |
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HOW GOOD THE SCHOOL IS
"This is a good school that gives good value
for money.
It successfully develops the potential of its pupils so that, by the ages
of seven and nine, they are confident,
learn independently and achieve very good
academic standards.
Pupils are very eager to learn, and are very
interested in their work and behave well.
The quality of teaching is very good.
The Headteacher, staff, governors and parents all
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WHAT THE SCHOOL DOES WELL
Standards in speaking & listening, reading, writing, mathematics &
science are well above average by the age of
seven
The school is led by a hard-working head
& governing body
All teaching is 'Good' - with 6 out of 10
lessons being 'Very Good' or 'Excellent'
Pupils are keen & enthusiastic. Good
attitudes to learning & very good behaviour contribute to the very
good relationships within the school
Pupils with Special Educational Needs make 'Very
Good progress'
Provision for pupils' social, moral, spiritual & cultural development
is 'Very Good'
The quality & range of learning opportunities provided for all pupils
is 'Very Good' |
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Mathematics:
standards are in
the highest 5% of all schools - Nationally, and well above average in
comparison with similar schools |
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THE INSPECTORS SAID -
The Quality and Range of the Curriculum is 'Very
Good' and
Equality of Opportunity for all pupils within the school is
'Very Good'
Effective Assessment & Planning helps to ensure that pupils
with Special Educational Needs are provided with broad, balanced and
relevant learning opportunities
Arrangements for day-to-day Care and Welfare of pupils are 'Good'
Systems for assessing Pupils' Academic Progress are also 'Good'
- providing a basis for 'Differentiation'
Partnership with Parents is 'Very Effective'
The Range of Extra-Curricular Activities is 'Much
Better' than comparable schools |
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THE STRENGTHS OF THE SCHOOL ARE
THAT -
 | teachers clearly identify what is to be taught |
| enjoy very good relationships with their pupils |
| have very high expectations of what pupils should
achieve |
| make learning enjoyable |
| develop lessons at a good pace |
| give extra help to lower attainers |
| give higher attainers challenging work |
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To obtain a copy of the
Inspectors' Report -
contact the
School Secretary on 01562
777312 |
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| Inspection findings show that,
by the ages of seven and nine, standards achieved by pupils in Speaking
& Listening, Science and Mathematics are well above average. |
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Standards in Reading and
Writing are well above average by the age of seven; and above
average by the age of nine. |
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In Religious Education,
pupils' attainment is above the requirements of the locally
agreed syllabus |
There are above average
standards in -
| Design & Technology |
| Information & Communication Technology |
| Geography |
| History |
| Swimming |
| Dance |
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The Year-on-Year trend of the
school's overall average points score in the national tests is above
the national trend.
Over time, pupils at both Key Stages make good
progress and are keen to do well. |
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Pupils enjoy coming to school
and being at school |
| Pupils' attitudes towards the
school are 'Very Good' |
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They relate well to each other -
and to adults - and are trustworthy and eager to take on responsibility. |
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