Ofsted Report

Our first Ofsted Inspection Report to be carried out at the new school is available via a link to the tight of this page. The report was carried out on November 13th and 14th 2007 and I am really delighted with the outcome which describes us as being a good school with several outstanding features (several meaning quite a few)!

The report acknowledges and celebrates all the hard work and commitment of pupils, staff, governors, parents and partners as well as giving us pointers for ways to move forward as we progress and develop further.

There are a couple of points that need clarification:

On page 4 paragraph 2, the report states that pupils join the school with low levels of attainment – this is a standard phrase used for all special schools, acknowledging that our pupils have learning disabilities
On page 9, Appendix A under Achievement and Standards. The standards reached by learners is graded as a 4. This is a standard grade given to all special schools where pupils are working at low national curriculum levels and ‘P’ levels. Special Schools are in fact trying to get this changed because to people who are not used to these reports, it might make it appear that pupils’ are not reaching high standards -which is not the case.

All that aside I do hope that you enjoy reading the report and thank you once again for your support and for providing us with so many pupils who are keen to learn and who enjoy learning. If you have any questions do feel free to contact me...

Alison Beane
Headteacher