By John Baron
A West Leeds primary school ‘with a sense of kindness’ has been praised by Ofsted inspectors during a recent visit.
Burley St Matthias Church of England Primary School has been rated ‘good’ for its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and its early years provision.
“A sense of kindness permeates through this school,” the report noted, praising ‘warm and caring’ relationships between staff and pupils’.
It added: “A high number of pupils join the school at different points during the school year. Many of these pupils are new to the country. Pupils are welcomed by staff who know them, their families and their individual needs well.
“Consequently, pupils enjoy coming to school. Pupils greet visitors and staff members with excitement. They are proud to show off their achievements.”
The school has high expectations for all pupils.
The report added: “Since the last inspection, the school has experienced many changes to staffing, including leadership.
“It recognises that many pupils previously have not achieved as well as they could have. Improvements to the curriculum are ensuring that current pupils know more and remember more. Leaders are tenacious in their vision to improve the school further.”
The report says the school has made changes to the curriculum to ensure that most subjects are ambitious and well considered. Teachers present knowledge clearly to pupils.
There’s also praise for improving attendance, early years provision and the focus on reading. Safeguarding is effective.
The report notes in some subjects, the implementation of the curriculum is not as effective as the school intends. The school should also broaden the range of opportunities or additional activities available to pupils.
The full report can be read here.
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