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19/04/04 - Crosthwaite CE Primary School celebrates good Ofsted report

Staff, pupils and parents at Crosthwaite CE Primary School in Kendal are celebrating this week after Ofsted Inspectors praised the school for their hard work and achievements. The school no longer has serious weaknesses, which were identified in the previous inspection 2 years ago.

 

The Inspector’s report said that the school was a good school providing a sound education for its pupils. Since the last inspection there have been significant changes in the leadership of the school.  The new headteacher, appointed in January 2004, has built very effectively on initiatives that were put in place by the Acting Head.  She has very clear aims and has already made substantial changes to teaching and learning and the curriculum in order to raise standards and boost achievement. 

 

Pam Warren, Headteacher says

 

“ I am very pleased with this inspection report especially when the school has been faced with many challenges and changes over the last couple of years.  It shows that despite this the commitment and hard work shown by the staff has paid off.  The report highlights some of the excellent work taking place in the school and areas also for development.  We will continue to build on our strengths and aim for continuous improvement and the best educational outcomes for our pupils.  Staff, pupils, parents and Governors are committed to working together to ensure Crosthwaite CE Primary School goes from strength to strength .”   

 

John Matthews, Chair of Governors says

 

“We are delighted with this report and with the progress and development of the school. The serious weaknesses identified in the last inspection have been addressed and overcome.  The report reflects the achievements of a dedicated team of staff who are very well supported by pupils, parents, Governors and members of the community.”

 

The main strengths of the school are

  •   Standards have improved well since the previous inspection
  •   Pupils’ achievements are satisfactory throughout the school
  •   Pupils’ attitudes are good, they behave well and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good
  •   The headteacher gives a strong steer to the school and has very clear priorities for improvement
  •   The school is governed effectively and management processes work well
  •   The overall quality of teaching and learning is satisfactory and there are strengths in both
  •   Pupils are well looked after and are safe and secure in school
  •   The quality of provision for pupils with special educational needs and for children in the reception year is good
  •   The school works well with parents, the community and other schools and colleges to enhance the quality of learning

Inspectors found that the most important things that the school should do to improve further are:

  •    Continue to raise standards
  •    Work to enhance the systems of assessment, target setting, tracking, monitoring and evaluation to ensure all pupils achieve as well as possible.
  •    Further develop learning to make sure all boys are as well motivated as the girls at all times.  
  •    Ensure pupils have enough time to self evaluate their work, and that independence and collaboration are promoted through more investigation, problem solving and research, especially in maths, science and ICT.