Dear Parents and Carers,
We are delighted to share our recent Ofsted report with you and would like to thank our children, staff, governors and families for the part they have played in this achievement.
As you read the report, you will notice that Ofsted now uses a new reporting system. Schools no longer receive a single overall judgement such as Outstanding or Good. Instead, inspectors evaluate different aspects of school life separately and award a grade for each area.
To help explain the grades, the descriptions below are Ofsted’s own definitions, not the school’s interpretation:
- Exceptional – practice that is among the very best nationally and should be shared with others.
- Strong Standard – excellent, consistent work that is making a real difference for children. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.
- Expected Standard – the school is doing everything it should be doing to ensure children receive the education, care and support they need and deserve.
- Needs Attention – highlights an area where further work is needed to reach the expected standard. The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.
- Urgent Improvement – where significant improvement is required.
Ofsted also note that these grades cannot be directly compared with previous Ofsted judgements.
Alongside the grades, the report contains detailed comments about what inspectors found during their visit.
We are particularly pleased that the report recognises the many strengths of our school community. As a church school, our vision is at the heart of everything we do, and we are grateful that the report reflects the care, ambition and opportunities that help our children flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are proud of what we have achieved together and remain committed to providing the very best education for every child.
