Wessex Primary SchoolOfsted Report
In March 2008 we had an Ofsted inspection. Three inspectors visited the school for two days.
We achieved a "good" status for overall effectiveness of the school. All individual "inspection judgements" were either 1 (outstanding) or 2 (good).
Here are some selected quotes from the report.
Headteacher, staff and governors have responded positively and successfully to the challenge of the recent amalgamation. As a result of their collective efforts and the increasingly effective teamwork of the staff, the school provides a good quality of education and is well placed to improve further.
[Nursery pupils] make very good progress because of some excellent provision, especially in relation to their social development.
By the end of Year 6 standards are above average in English, mathematics and science.
Clear rules and high expectations are successfully communicated to children of all ages.
Teachers plan thoroughly
The vast majority of parents and other stakeholders understandably hold the school in high regard.
[Foundation stage:] Social development is particularly good because activities in both indoor and outdoor environments ensure that the children swiftly get used to sharing and negotiation.
[Foundation stage:] The children relish being in school and enjoy positive relationships with the staff.
Pupils have an excellent understanding of how to lead safe, healthy lives and know the importance of good diet and exercise.
Teaching builds successfully on the pupils' excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.
Some outstanding teaching was seen in the Year 5 and 6 classes where the impact of teachers' high expectations, strong subject knowledge and skilled questioning are evident in the focussed hard work of the pupils and the quality of their oral and written responses.
There is a strong and appropriate focus on developing the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
A major strength of the school's provision lies in the excellent range of extra-curricular clubs and activities offered before, during and after school each day.
Inspectors' conversations with pupils confirm that they feel safe and are confident that, if they approach members of staff, they will be listened to and supported.
The Ofsted inspectors wrote to the school's pupils - this also includes the 3 recommendations they made and appears on the Letter From Ofsted page.
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