Ofsted and HMI
QUOTATIONS FROM THE OFSTED REPORT ON WOOLACOMBE SCHOOL
WOOLACOMBE SCHOOL IS A VERY GOOD SCHOOL.
Full Ofsted Report
QUOTATIONS FROM THE OFSTED REPORT ON WOOLACOMBE SCHOOL
The quality of education provided is excellent.Standards are above average and exceed the national expectations for pupils of similar ages and abilities.
Above average in English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Design Technology, Music, Art, History, Geography. Many subjects well above average.
The pupils attitudes, behaviour and personal development are a strength.
Pupils enjoy their lessons, they sustain concentration, co-operate well with each other in their wok and at play.
Relationships are excellent. They reflect the strong relationships and respect between staff and pupils.
The teaching is of very good quality.
The arrangements for the assessment of pupils work are exemplary.
There is a good range of extra-curricular activities.
Provision for each of the pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent and is a great strength of the school.
Pupils with special educational needs make better than expected progress, the most able achieve particularly well. The curriculum provided for these pupils is excellent.
Children Under Five response to teaching is very good. They are invariably interested in their work, collaborate very well together and enjoy their lessons.
The school provides a very wide range of learning activities for all pupils. Back to top
WOOLACOMBE SCHOOL IS A VERY GOOD SCHOOL.
Our school is in the top 31 of the most successful primary schoolsOfsted
January, 1997
January 2001 No Key Issues The school is very well placed to maintain its high standards Woolacombe is a very effective school.
THE CURRICULUM IN SUCCESSFUL PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Woolacombe School was recognised by Her Majestys Inspectorate as being in the top percentage of successful primary schools that offered high academic results alongside a very broad and a balanced curriculum in all areas and achieving high standards in these too.
To Quote The Report
The schools in this survey achieve what many others claim is not possible. They have high standards in English, mathematics and science, while also giving a strong emphasis to the humanities, physical education and the arts.
The richness of the curriculum in these schools, and, in particular, their achievements in the arts, contributed strongly to the development of pupil's imagination and the creative use of media and materials. The growth of pupils' self-confidence which these achievements inspired, helped them to tackle more challenging work and develop a positive attitude towards school.
In all the schools in the survey the lasting impressions were of:
Pride in the pupils' achievement and a wish to celebrate them.
The clear sense of purpose and direction in the school's work.
A strong sense of team work among the staff, based on mutual support and collaboration.
The high quality of the environment in every part of the school, including the grounds.
The report stated what our school believes:
Each pupil is entitled to receive the best education possible and achieve the highest standards.
The curriculum should meet pupils' individual needs
Pupils learn best from a broad and challenging curriculum
The curriculum should involve first-hand experience and be taught in ways which make sense to the pupils
Achievement in a range of subjects across the curriculum, including science, humanities and the arts, improve pupils' confidence and self-esteem, enabling them to tackle more challenging work and develop a positive attitude towards school
Improving pupils' confidence and self-esteem has a positive effect upon their attainment in core subjects Back to top