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24/11/03 - Grasmere C.E. Primary School - One of the Best!

Staff, pupils, and parents at Grasmere C.E. VA Primary School are celebrating this weekafter Ofsted Inspectors praised the school for their hard work and achievements.  

The Inspectors report said that Grasmere is a good school, which is getting better and better under the outstanding leadership of the new Headteacher.  The teaching is especially interesting and challenging and buzzes with enthusiasm and active learning.  Pupils' achievement grows and becomes very good higher up the school.  Standards overall are good, the school is managed well and it provides good value for money

The main findings of the report are

  •       Pupils get off to a very good start in learning to read in the reception/infant class;   
  •       Standards in English, mathematics and the creative arts are above average at 11;   
  •       The head teacher's excellent leadership and teaching has transformed learning in the junior class;   
  •        The curriculum is rich and varied; including an exceptionally wide range of out of school activities;    
  •       The school's commitment to pupils personal development is reflected in their excellent behaviour, their hard work and their enjoyment in taking up the opportunities offered;   
  •       The school provides well for all its different pupils; boys, girls, the most able, those with special needs and children in the arts and sport.   


Improvement since the last inspection has been good overall, and at its strongest in the past six months.  Issues highlighted at the time are now areas of strength.  Other significant improvements include pupils' better personal development, the richer curriculum and the school's stronger links with the community.  Pupils' personal qualities, including their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, are very strong.  The pupils' behaviour is excellent and their attitudes very good.  They work extremely hard and enjoy school immensely.   

 
Head Teacher Lindsey Ferrie says

"I am delighted with this first class inspection report, which clearly highlights the wonderful teaching and learning which takes place across the school.  Staff, parents, governors and pupils work together to provide Grasmere with this super school which is going on from strength to strength and we all look forward to an exciting and challenging future ahead of us"

Chair of Governors Dee Lacey says   

“This report reflects the excellent work going on in the school and the Governors are delighted with the progress and development of the school. The report also highlights the team spirit and high motivation of all the staff which is fully appreciated by governors and parents.”    

Parents’ also think very highly of the school and are especially pleased with the way it has strengthened links with the community.  They are very impressed by the vigorous leadership of the new head teacher.  The pupils share the parents' enthusiasm for the school, especially the range of different activities they can try out.