Our Latest Inspection (October 2017)
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.
Our Reports
You can read our report (From 3rd November 2017) online at:
http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/114523
Find information about our performance on the Data Dashboard at:
http://dashboard.ofsted.gov.uk/dash.php?urn=114523
You can view our parent view results at:
https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/parent-view-results/urn/114523