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14/10/03 - Netherton Infant School in Maryport Ofsted Inspection

Staff, pupils and parents at Netherton Infant School in Maryport are celebrating this week after Ofsted Inspectors praised the school for their hard work and achievements.   

The Inspectors report said the school is an effective school with very good features.  It is very much a community school and pupils feel happy and secure.  Teaching and learning are good and standards achieved in English, Science, Geography, History and Physical Education are above average.  The Headteacher, Cath Taylor, provides outstanding leadership and management of the school providing good value for money.  

Cath Taylor, Headteacher says

“I am particularly pleased that Netherton School is recognised as being at the heart of it’s community where pupils feel happy and secure, also how we greatly appreciate the positive contributions made by everyone involved.”

Charles Rayson, Chair of Governors says

“We are more than delighted with the report and that Ofsted recognises that we are well placed to sustain these high standards.  It reflects the achievements of a dedicated team of staff and Governors who are very well supported by pupils, parents and members of the community.”

The main findings of the report are:

Ø    Standards in English, Science, Geography, History and Physical Education are above average.  Children get off to a flying start in the Nursery and the Reception Class and exceed the level expected for their age

Ø    The Headteacher is an outstanding and inspirational leader who sets a very clear direction for the school

Ø    Teaching is good and has a positive effect on pupils’ eagerness to learn

Ø    Pupils are very well cared for in a supportive community and enjoy coming to school

Ø    Personal development is very good and pupils establish very good relationships and grow in maturity

Ø    The partnership with parents is very good and parents have very high opinions of the school

The report also finds some areas that could be improved, these are:

Ø   The consistency with which the school challenges more able pupils to make better progress especially in Maths

Ø   The marking of pupils’ work and the use of targets so that pupils have a clearer understanding of how to improve

Ø   The overall management of subjects, other than English and Science