Ofsted
At our most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2015 we were awarded a Good grade. We are aiming to be Outstanding at our next Ofsted inspection. Indeed, our recent performance data suggests we are operating at that level.
However we are not complacent – we can always do better. Guided by an external advisor (who is an Ofsted inspector), the school’s senior leadership team and governors create a Learning Improvement Plan each year. This itemises the changes we are making across the whole school.
Below is an overview and some highlights of the 2015 Ofsted report:
‘St Michael’s CE Primary School is a good school. Teaching is good and ensures pupils achieve well from their starting points. Standards are well above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6.’
‘Leaders have an exceptionally effective system for supporting teachers to improve their performance. Leaders at all levels set high expectations of what pupils can achieve.’
‘Leaders, including governors, are continually improving elements of the school’s work. This ensures that the quality of teaching remains good and that outcomes for pupils remain high.’
‘The curriculum engages pupils and ensures they enjoy learning. Projects such as the enterprise initiative in Year 6 prepare pupils well for secondary school and life in modern Britain. Strong provision for music, science and sports ensures pupils receive a well-rounded education.’
‘Provision in the early years is vibrant and engaging. Children are more than ready to start Year 1 because they achieve well in the early years provision.’
‘Pupils feel safe and have an in-depth understanding of how to stay safe because the school’s work in this area is outstanding.’
‘Pupils behave well, they are courteous and polite. Relationships between adults and pupils are very positive.’
‘The school is fully committed to promoting equality of opportunity. Leaders check the achievement of different groups to ensure that all make equally good progress. The school’s strong moral stance and clear values mean there is no place for discrimination. Diversity is celebrated and pupils are very clear that prejudice is completely unacceptable. Relationships among pupils, and between pupils and teachers, are very good.’
‘The school promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development exceptionally well.’
‘Partnerships with the local authority and the diocese are strong and have contributed to the improvements made.’
Download the full 2015 report or our previous reports
Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools
As a Church of England school, we are also inspected under Section 48 of the Education Act (2005). Our most recent Section 48 inspection in 2012, found that:
‘The distinctiveness and effectiveness of St Michael’s CE School as a Church of England school are outstanding.’
‘St Michael’s is an outstanding Church School because it demonstrates the Christian values it promotes in every part of its school. Because of this, Collective Worship, Religious Education (RE) significantly contributes to pupils’ development whilst the strong partnership between school, church and community enriches pupils’ lives. Prayer and faith thread through the school uniting stakeholders and affirming both those of faith and no faith.’
