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
work closely together in partnership. |
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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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