

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
OFSTED Report
We are a GOOD school!
What the Inspector had to say…
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"Pupils develop well both academically and socially."
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"The quality of teaching throughout the school is at least good."
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"I saw evidence of the most able pupils being stretched."
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"Pupils are able to work independently."
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"Leadership of mathematics is now particularly strong."
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"The provision of mathematics throughout key stage 1 and 2 [is] a strength of the school."
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"Pupils are very well behaved, both within the classroom and in the playground."
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"In lessons, pupils are eager to learn."
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"The split nature of each class (whereby two year groups study together) works very well."
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"Pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, including opportunities to learn about the outside world."
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"Child protection concerns are taken seriously, appropriate action is taken when necessary."
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"Pupils feel very safe at school."
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"Pupils I spoke to stated categorically that bullying did not happen at Essendon."
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"Children's skills are developed throughout the early years, ensuring they are ready for learning in Year 1."
You can download the full report by clicking the link below:
OFSTED Report