Ofsted
Barnsole is a 'Good' school - Ofsted, February 2024
Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) reports directly to Parliament and is both independent and impartial. It inspects and regulates services which care for children and young people, and those providing education and skills for learners of all ages.
Summary of Key Findings from our latest Ofsted Report:
- Pupils are proud of their school.
- There are trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- The school is a calm and orderly environment.
- Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well.
- Pupils strive hard to meet these high expectations, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Parents are very supportive and praise the many positive changes. They say their children have kind, caring and supportive teachers, who really care about their children’s well-being and education.
- The school has designed an ambitious curriculum. It identifies the important knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to learn.
- The curriculum is well sequenced so that pupils can build on their previous learning.
- Teachers are well trained to deliver the curriculum. They check on pupils’ learning effectively to make sure that they know more and remember more.
- The curriculum is carefully adapted, where necessary, so they can achieve the best possible outcomes.
- The school prioritises phonics and early reading.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme with expertise. They help pupils to learn new sounds and blend them together accurately to make words.
- Pupils behave well. They understand how good behaviour helps towards the smooth running of the school community.
- Pupils talk confidently about the ‘Barnsole Values’. They understand why it is important to show kindness and behave responsibly.
Click below to view our latest Ofsted report from February 2024.