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OFSTED Reports

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. They inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. They also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.

Since February 2023 three schools within the Trust have had Ofsted inspections under the new education framework 2019. Two schools going from a 2, Inadequate to a 4, Good. With St. John’s CE Middle School getting Good with 3 out of the 4 categories being Outstanding! We are extremely proud of all 3 schools, staff and pupils.

St. John's Church of England Middle School

Overall effectiveness - Good
The quality of education - Good
Behaviour and attitudes = Outstanding
Personal development - Outstanding
Leadership and management - Outstanding

  • This is a happy and welcoming school where its values of forgiveness, love, integrity and perseverance are lived on a daily basis by pupils and adults
  • Pupils are supported to achieve well both in their learning, and also in the extensive and high-quality offer of clubs, trips and wider opportunities
  • Leadership is another significant strength at the school
  • Leaders’ high expectations for all pupils is reflected in a high-quality curriculum
  • Leaders have clearly identified the key knowledge pupils need to learn, and considerable thought has gone into how pupils are assessed
  • Pupils with SEND have their needs identified accurately and appropriate adaptations and support are put in place to enable them to access the whole curriculum
  • The school’s provision for pupils’ personal development is especially strong
  • There are extensive opportunities for pupil leadership responsibilities, including the school council, sport and arts council, mentoring, antibullying ambassadors and an eco-school group

 

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October 2023    

St. John's Church of England Primary School

Overall effectiveness - Good
The quality of education - Good
Behaviour and attitudes - Good
Personal development - Good
Leadership and management - Good
Early years provision - Good

  • Leaders have set high expectations for what pupils should learn and how they should behave
  • The school’s Christian ethos plays a central role in school life
  • In lessons, pupils listen carefully to their teachers and have positive relationships with staff
  • Staff regularly check what children know and understand
  • Teachers help pupils build on what they already know and deepen their understanding of key concepts
  • Leaders are highly knowledgeable about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the school
  • Pupils with SEND are well integrated into school life and have full access to the curriculum
  • The school’s assembly programme is well structured so that pupils develop their understanding of recent news stories and fundamental British values

 

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January 2023    

St. Matthias Church of England Primary School

An OFSTED Inspection has not yet taken place at this school whilst they have been members of The MAT.

Witton Middle School

Overall effectiveness - Good
The quality of education = Good
Behaviour and attitudes - Good
Personal development - Good
Leadership and management - Good

  • Pupils are happy and enjoy school... this is a warm and welcoming school community
  • Pupils believe that belonging, collaboration, curiosity and growth enable them to develop both as learners and as individuals
  • Pupils have many opportunities to engage in leadership roles
  • The school has high expectations of all pupils
  • Leaders have worked extensively and methodically to transform provision
  • Parents are highly supportive of the improvements that have been made

 

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September 2023    

 

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