OFSTED May 2023
Personal Development : Outstanding
“Provision made to support pupils’ broader development is exceptional”
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. It reports directly to Parliament and is both independent and impartial. By law it must inspect schools with the aim of providing information to parents, to promote improvement and to hold schools to account.
In May 2023 the school had a full Section 5 inspection.
Ofsted 2023
Overall Effectiveness – Good
The quality of education – Good
Behaviour and attitudes – Good
Personal Development – Outstanding
Leadership and Management – Good
Early Years Provision – Good
OFSTED MAY 2023
“ Pupils enjoy strong working relationships with their peers and staff at Hargrave Park.”
“Pupils are safe and know that any concerns they may have will be dealt with swiftly.”
“Leaders have created a strong culture of safeguarding.”
“Pupils enjoy the range of visits and activities that enrich the ambitious curriculum.”
“Staff have high expectations for behaviour.”
“Pupils are taught to appreciate and celebrate diversity and know the importance of respecting different cultures.”
”Pupils produce work of high quality.”
”Reading is prioritized throughout the school and a love of reading is encouraged.”
“The well-attended breakfast club and ‘soft start’ allow staff to welcome pupils, and ensure that there is a calm and purposeful start to the school day.”
Our Children`s Centre facilities were last inspected in November 2023 and was judged as outstanding in all areas.
Under 3s Ofsted Report Nov 23
“Teaching is of an exceptionally high standard. Staff present activities in exciting and interesting ways that challenge children’s thinking.”
“Staff work exceptionally hard to maintain the quality of the service at the very highest levels.”
“Children of all ages build close bonds with staff and demonstrate that they feel happy and secure within the setting.”
“Parents say that they feel fully included in their children’s learning. For example, they can access their children’s learning records online and regularly talk to staff about what children will be learning next.”
“Staff understand the importance of physical activity for young children’s development and well-being and promote this at every opportunity. The setting was recently awarded an accreditation, recognising its outstanding practice in promoting healthy lifestyles for children.”
