Summary of the Ofsted Report June 2004
St. John's Primary School had an Ofsted Inspection in June 2004. The Inspectors found our school to be a good school with very many strengths.
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Summary of the Report - June 2004
This is a good school, with very many strengths. Attainment on entry is well below average, and the school has a high percentage of pupils identified as having special educational needs. Additionally, it experiences a higher than average turnover amongst its pupils. Although standards in English, Mathematics and Science are below average for current Year 6 Pupils, overall, pupils make good progress and achieve well in the warm, inclusive atmosphere which pervades the school. The teamwork between all who work in school is very good, and all are deeply commited to providing pupils with the best posssible opportunities. Teaching and learning are good, and the school provides a rich and interesting curriculum, although it should make better use of information from assessment. Leadership by the heqdteacher and senior staff is very good, supported very well by the governing body. Management is good overall, and the school provides good value for money.
The Schools main strength's and weaknesses are:
- Provision for pupil's personal development is excellent, and pupils develop as sensible, mature individuals as a result. Provision for their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is very good.
- Standards are below average for current Year 6 pupils, but pupils are achieving well in relation to their abilities.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs is vey good, and support staff make an invaluable contribution to this.
- The school is not making sufficient use of information from assessment to set targets and monitor pupils' progress, although work is matched well to pupils' ablilities in lessons.
- Very good leadership provides a very clear vision for the school and creates a warm, caring and inclusive ethos, supported very well by the governors.
- Effective links between subjects makes learning relevant and interesting, and the curriculum is enriched by a very good range of additional activities.