Transformation at infant school
A city school is celebrating being given a big thumbs up from education bosses.
Grindon Infant School has been rated as good in all areas following the latest visit by Ofsted inspectors.
This is fantastic news for the Gleneagles Road school, which was previously rated as requiring improvements in their last inspection.
In the recent inspection Grindon Infants, which also caters for nursery children, was found to have good leadership, quality of teaching, outcomes for children, early years provision and personal development.
Pam Wilkie, business manager at the school, said: “We want to tell the world about it, because we are so delighted with their findings.”
In their report, inspectors said: “The resolute and inspiring leadership of the headteacher and the hard work of the whole school team have transformed learning in Grindon Infant School.
“The headteacher has been unwavering in her determination to secure an excellent standard of education for pupils. Alongside governors and senior leaders, she has worked tirelessly to eliminate underperformance, improve the quality of teaching and accelerate the pace of progress pupils make in their learning. She has been successful in this, transforming the school so that it is now good.”
Inspectors said the outcomes for pupils are now good at the school and pupils make good progress from their starting points, including the most able pupils and those who are disadvantaged.
They said: “As a result of good teaching, pupils learn quickly and can apply their skills across all subjects. Teachers assess pupils’ work carefully and give timely support and guidance so pupils know their next steps in learning.
“Children in the early years make a good start in their reading, writing and understanding of number. They play and learn happily together.
“The behaviour of pupils is good. They are polite and friendly and have good manners. “Pupils’ consideration of others and pride in their work ensure that their personal development and welfare are good.”
Inspectors said the school’s curriculum is broad and balanced and contributes to pupils’ good spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Students enjoy a range of trips and visitors and the school carefully manages the pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged youngsters.
“Resolute and inspiring leadership” OFSTED