‘Our school had some visitors and they said we are good!.’.
STAFF and pupils at Bishop Rawle C.E. Primary School are celebrating after being awarded a ‘good’ grading from schools’ inspectors.
Ofsted highlighted a notable improvement in all areas during their most recent visit.
In addition to inspecting the quality of the education provided by Bishop Rawle C.E. Primary School on Royal Walk, Cheadle - inspectors also gathered the thoughts of pupils, staff and parents during the twoday visit and inspectors concluded that the school is ‘good’ in all areas.
The judgement marks a real improvement from the previous inspection in 2015, when the school was classed as ‘Inadequate.’ The first step of this process was the joining of the local-based Multi-academy
Trust, The Moorlands Primary Federation (TMPF).
The Ofsted report noted many positives, and states that, “Bishop Rawle Church of England Primary School is a warm and welcoming place. Pupils say that they are happy and feel safe.”
It continued, “All leaders and staff have a clear vision for the school. They want pupils to achieve the best that they can. Leaders have created a purposeful environment where pupils are keen to learn.”
Some members of the School Council shared their thoughts on their school:
Amelia (7), “This is a brilliant school! We had some visitors and they said we are Good!”
Sophie (10), “The teachers make
us feel comfortable and safe. We always have someone to talk to.”
Olivia (6), “We are all well behaved in our school.
William (11), “Playtimes are fun because we have equipment to play with.”
School Leader, Averil Kirk (who took up the post in 2019), said, “We are absolutely thrilled that Ofsted were able to see the hard work which has gone into the school on its journey over the past few years and thanks go to all of the staff - past and present - who have played a part in this. We also offer huge thanks to the parents/carers, grandparents, aunties, uncles, siblings, friends and wider family members for the role which they have played. Of course, we also thank the amazing children
whom we are honoured to have in the Bishop Rawle C.E. family – they
bring such joy to their school and deserve such a positive judgement.”
Chair of TMPF’S Trust Board, Nick Chesters, added, “We are delighted with Ofsted’s judgement. Within Themoorlands Primary Federation, we enjoy working together and supporting one another across the family of schools.
We have staff who, although based in one of the schools, have roles which allow them to share their expertise across five different sites; to support colleagues and therefore benefit the children and enhance learning. Our whole Trust are very proud of the team, the parents, the carers and, of course, the children.”
Chief Executive Officer and
Executive Principal of The Moorlands Primary Federation, Jared Eccles, concluded, “We are so proud to see all of the hard work over a number of years from the team within the school, and also across TMPF - including our Trustees being recognised in this way. The school is a happy place, and has shown real care for its family. The team have worked tirelessly to provide a wonderful environment for the children and we are thrilled that Ofsted have seen the bubbly, positive, friendly school which we enjoy seeing every day.
“For the staff and children to proudly say that their school is ‘Good’ means a great deal to us and we know that it will continue to go from strength-to-strength.”