Clapgate Primary School in Belle Isle was inspected by Ofsted in July and in a report published on Monday (23 September 2024) Inspectors rate the school as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ in Early Years Provision and ‘Outstanding’ in Personal Development.
Inspectors report that children value the adults in school:
“In the words of one pupil, reflecting the view of many, ‘Adults help me with my learning. I love it when they do this and I learn lots.’”
Commenting on what the school does well, inspectors praise the way the school introduces reading and builds relationships with families. They say:
“Children make a flying start to their education in the early years.”
Looking at personal development the report says:
“Pupils talk confidently to familiar and unfamiliar adults about their school. Older pupils relish the roles and responsibilities they can undertake. Members of the school council talk maturely about how much pupils’ behaviour has improved. The arts councillors are proud of their role in writing and editing a termly magazine. They also curate the annual art exhibition in school.”
“The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectations.”
In a statement, Clapgate’s headteacher Natasha Singleton said:
“Ofsted arrived at Clapgate just before we broke up for the summer holiday. The inspection went very well and we are delighted with our report. The inspectors made so many lovely comments about our school. They talked about what it is like to be a pupil at our school: “Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School” and they talked about our high expectations: “Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil”.
“Ofsted graded the school as ‘outstanding’ in personal development and early years provision and ‘good’ in other aspects. This is a fantastic achievement for the school. I am so proud of all our amazing staff and children!”
You can read the full report here.
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