Easter is upon us and with it brings the end of the first quarter of the school year – with a number of schools having already been rated by Ofsted.
Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards.
Blenheim primary was praised for its continued “strive for excellence” after a first ever 'outstanding' grade while Christ Church Upper Armley primary was praised for a “an ethos of inclusion” after completing an impressive ratings turnaround.
Inspectors said: "This is a happy school. Leaders know the school well. Pupils take pleasure in attending. They enjoy their learning. In classrooms, teachers support pupils to do their best. They help pupils to achieve their learning goals." Photo: Google
Inspectors said: "Leaders ensure that the school’s Catholic ethos and values of ‘living, learning and growing together’ thread through all aspects of school life. These values are made meaningful to the pupils." Photo: Google
Inspectors praised Elements Primary School for its high ambitions for pupils, its strong curriculum. The report said: "This is a school where leaders welcome and encourage pupils to be ‘world-changers’." Photo: Dean Atkins Photography
In a report published in January, inspectors said: "Since the last inspection, leaders and governors have improved the school. Parents appreciate staff being available every day, whatever the weather. Staff and pupils are proud to show off the ‘Whitecote Way’." Photo: Google
In a report published in January, inspectors said: "The school’s motto of ‘Immerse, Inspire, Include’ sums up the school’s vision well. Inclusion is at the heart of Ireland Wood Primary School. Staff care deeply about their pupils and families." Photo: Google
Following a recent inspection, inspectors said: "At St Margaret’s Primary School, pupils arrive with enthusiasm and leave with special memories. This is a school where staff and pupils invest in being the best they can be." Photo: Google