Clean bill of health for primary
ACADEMY IS BACK ON TOP FORM WITH GLOWING OFSTED REPORT
A Sunderland school is now firmlybackonformaftergainingaglowingreportfromeducation bosses.
Redby Academy staff and students are celebrating their latest Ofsted report, which classed them as good with outstanding features.
The report is an extra special achievement for the school, which has been on the roadtoimprovementsincebeingplungedintospecialmeasures in 2013.
Following the latest visit inspectors said the personal development, behaviour and welfare of the children at FulwellRoadschoolareoutstandingandtheleadership,quality ofteaching,outcomesandearly years provision are all good.
Headteacher, Melanie Wright, said: “We are delighted. This is an excellent achievementandstrengthens Redby’s position in the community.
“The report is a true reflection of the hard work, dedicamaths, tion and loyalty of all pupils, parents, governors and staff.”
She said the school is also celebrating another year of impressive Key Stage 2 SATS results with the vast majority of students achieving the expected standard, 98% in 96% in reading, 96% grammar and 89% writing.
In their report inspectors noted that pupils’ behaviour andattitudestolearning,both in lessons and around the schoolareexemplary,andthat parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of the school.
They said the headteacher hasplacedalotofemphasison strengthening home school links.
The report said: “The headteacher, well supported by senior leaders and governors,hasestablishedaculture that places pupils’ well-being and academic success firmly at the heart of the school. As a result, pupils thrive.
“Pupils are highly motivated and demonstrate much enthusiasm for learning.
“Pupils now make good progress from their starting points. This is because leaders check carefully on pupils’ progress and identify quickly those at risk of falling behind. They make good arrangements to ensure that pupils catch up to where they should be.”
Inspectors said staff have adetailedknowledgeofpupils and their circumstances and provide an impressive quality of care and support, particularly in times of great need.
They said: “Teaching is securely good, with much that is outstanding. As a result, pupils make good progress.
“Pupils’ spiritual, social, moral and cultural development is a strength of the school.”