Stonegate Church of England Primary School

In our latest visit we were judged GOOD by Ofsted.

The school continues to be rated ‘Good’ but I believe that the report reflects the areas of even stronger practice which is seen throughout the school. I could not be more pleased at how the tireless work of the whole staff team and governors has been reflected by the inspector - Mr Elms

Some highlights from the Ofsted report include: 

Behaviour and Personal Development

• Pupils feel happy and safe in the nurturing environment that leaders provide.
• Supportive relationships are a feature of this school. Pupils know they are valued.
• Leaders strive for pupils to develop a ‘love of learning for life’. The school’s values of ‘friendship, trust, respect and courage’ are lived by all.

• The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
• Pupils are proud to contribute to the life of the school.
• Pupils behave extremely well.
• Pupils work hard in their lessons and are polite and respectful.

Quality of Education and Leadership and Management

• Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND. The school’s ‘learning journey’ approach enables pupils to make links between subjects. It also enables teachers to meet the needs of mixed-age classes well. The knowledge and skills pupils need to know are identified.
• Leaders promote an inclusive culture. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive the help they need to learn well. Leaders’ ambitious expectations for all pupils to achieve well are met.
• Leaders have recently strengthened the early reading curriculum. Phonics teaching is structured effectively and all staff are well trained. There is a love of reading in the school.
• Leaders provide pupils with many wider experiences. The school’s ‘golden threads’ are central to this.

Early Years

• The addition of the pre-school has supported the successful transition of children into early years.
• Staff in early years model language well and guide children to build their learning through well-planned activities.

Please find below is a copy of the Ofsted Inspection from March 2023.