St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Edwinstowe is Good in all areas says Ofsted
A school where children are “at the heart of every decision” has received a positive Oftsed report.
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Edwinstowe has been graded as good in all areas during their latest inspection by the education watchdog.
The report says the schoolchildren are “enthusiastic learners who are motivated and achieve well”, it was added that they had “positive attitudes to learning” which is “reflected in their good behaviour in lessons and around school.”
Parents and carers also told inspectors that there is a “strong sense of community” in the small but vibrant school.
Many also praised the school’s “caring and respectful culture”, which they say enables their children to thrive.
School head, Jennie Bailey, said: “We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our school has received a positive Ofsted report.
“The report is a great reflection of the nurturing, supportive and enthusiastic learning environment our children receive daily.
“Children are at the heart of every decision we make at St Mary’s, and we are looking forward to continuing to inspire children to be the best they can be.
“We are committed to ensuring that all children at St Mary’s enjoy and cherish the time they spend with us, looking back with fond memories.”
“The children were fantastic ambassadors during the inspection, and their families should be so proud of them.
“I want to say a huge thank you to our hardworking staff and to our supportive school community, who by working in partnership with staff are ensuring the very best education and opportunities are available for our children.”
The report highlights the school environment as a particular positive, with inspectors noting “pupils benefit from the school’s idyllic location on the edge of Sherwood Forest.
Inspectors added: “The outdoor areas have been purposefully designed to make the most of the natural environment. This aspect of the school’s provision supports pupils’ physical and mental health and well-being very well.”
Early years provision is also reported to be a key strength, and reading is prioritised across all year groups, with children encouraged to develop a love of reading and books.
The school’s curriculum is described as being carefully designed to promote children’s development across all areas of learning.
“Pupils speak proudly about their school. They are full of praise for the interesting lessons and the care that they receive from staff,” said inspectors.
Staff were also praised for working well as an effective team, able to skillfully prioritise children’s language skills and personal development.
The school promotes pupils’ broader personal development well with a range of extra-curricular and other enrichment opportunities which are designed to nurture pupils’ individual talents and interests.
Pupils are also well prepared as young citizens, with a mature understanding of the importance of respect and equality.
Safeguarding and school Governance were each found to be effective, with the report stating that “staff praise the new leadership and the consideration shown for their workload and well-being.”
