The following are extracts from the latest OFSTED inspection report which took place in November 2007.
...This is a very small school with a big heart providing a good quality of education. Nearly all parents responded to the Ofsted questionnaire and all of them who did were extremely positive about the school and all the work that it does...
...Because, overall, teaching and learning are good, pupils achieve well, producing standards that are higher than the national average. The use of specialist teachers and the support given by classroom assistants is part of the way that the school makes excellent use of resources...
...In 2007, results were higher than the national average and school data show a further improvement for results in 2008. All pupils do very well in tests at the end of Year 6. This represents good progress and good achievement. In 2007, all pupils reached the nationally expected levels in English mathematics and science, with 80% of them gaining the highest level...
...Standards in art and design, design and technology and music throughout the school are outstanding because of exceptional teaching and learning...
...The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the pupils is outstanding and contributes significantly to children's outstanding personal development and well-being...
...The excellent relationships that exist throughout the school community ensure that pupils enjoy school very much and are motivated to learn. Attendance is good and pupils arrive promptly to school and to lessons. The behaviour of pupils is impeccable; they are excellent ambassadors for their school...
Click here to download the full The above is an extract from the summary of the inspection which took place in November 2007. The full report can be found on the OFSTED web site.