Stonegate Church of England Primary School

In our last visit we were judged GOOD by Ofsted.

Some highlights from the Ofsted Letter include: 

Attainment

• Children get a very good start [Reception and Key Stage 1] at Stonegate. They access a broad and rich range of learning experiences.
• The school’s progress information shows that pupils make good progress from the end of Key Stage 1 to the end of Key Stage 2.
• Ambition for pupils is clear, and work in pupils’ books over time shows that teachers share your [The Headteacher's] clarity of vision and your ambition for the success of the school.

Behaviour and Welfare

• Stonegate is an oasis of calm.  Pupils arrive at school happy and ready to learn. They settle very quickly in lessons.
• Behaviour around the school and in classrooms is very good.
• Leaders have created a culture where pupils’ safety and well-being are given the highest priority.
• Pupils feel safe in school and are taught to keep safe, including when online.
• Pupils who join the school at different times during the year or key stage feel well supported and are happy at school.
• Older pupils have a very positive impact on the calm and purposeful playgrounds at break and lunchtimes.
• Pupils enjoy school and recognise the ‘fun’ you [The Headteacher] bring to Stonegate.

Our Curriculum

• The curriculum is broad and balanced.
• Leaders invest a lot of time and energy providing a wide range of enriching learning opportunities.
• Parents value the trips that enhance the curriculum.
• The school is proud of the performing arts experiences and productions it puts on. 

Please find below is a copy of the Ofsted Letter and a letter from the school which explains some of the points from the Inspection process further.