A ‘PROUD and happy’ primary school where pupils are ‘articulate and deeply aware of the world around them’ is celebrating after its first Ofsted inspection under the new grading framework.
Goostrey Community Primary School, on Main Road, met the expected standard in six inspection areas: achievement; behaviour and attitude; welfare and wellbeing; curriculum and teaching; inclusion; and leadership and governance.
In personal development and wellbeing, it exceeded this and received a grade of Strong.
It also met the required standard for safeguarding, which is a simple pass or fail.
The inspection, carried out by His Majesty’s Inspector, Dianne Holcroft, along with Ofsted inspectors, Louise Smith and Lise Houldsworth, took place on Tuesday, March 24.
The report of the inspectors’ finding was published on Thursday, May 21.
The report included published data which shows pupils at Goostrey scored above the national average in reading, writing, and maths, and have done for consecutive years.
Ms Holcroft also found pupils' attainment in the year one phonics screening check, and the year four multiplication tables check were also high.
Speaking of the school’s strengths, Ms Holcroft added: “Pupils are happy and proud to be part of the caring community fostered at Goostrey Community Primary School.
“They are polite and make a positive contribution to life in the school and beyond.
“From the early years onwards, relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful.
"This is the case on both the infant and junior sites.
“Incidents of bullying or discrimination are uncommon.
“Pupils are confident that staff will help them to deal quickly with any concerns they may have.
"Pupils feel safe and well cared for, and most pupils enjoy school and attend regularly.
"Children in the early years make a secure and happy start to their education.
Speaking of next steps the school could take moving forward, Ms Holcroft added: “Leaders and those responsible for governance should take action to strengthen their oversight of key systems and records, and use information more systematically, so decisions are clearly evidence based and governors can hold leaders to account with confidence.
“Leaders should ensure the continuous provision in the early years is planned with clear learning purposes, appropriate challenge, and key vocabulary, so children benefit from purposeful learning throughout the day.”
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