The staff, children and governors of Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School in St Budeaux are celebrating after once again receiving a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.
The report praised the school saying subject leaders had ‘built a curriculum that identifies the key concepts they want pupils to know and remember.’
Inspectors said that ‘Pupils are happy at the school and from Nursery to Year 2, leaders ensure that pupils enjoy an interesting curriculum enhanced by a variety of after school activities.’
Executive headteacher Sharon Burnett said:
“We’re all absolutely delighted that the inspection has recognised that Plaistow Hill continues to be a good school.
“In the report it was acknowledged that our children are happy, confident and polite and that they flourish in an environment of genuine warmth and care, which is definitely what we feel about our school and we are pleased that this was noticed by the inspectors.
“Our staff all work incredibly hard and for it to be recognised that they build positive relationships and that leaders are determined that all pupils will experience a strong start to their education is really important to us.”
The report also included praise from parents and carers with one parent commenting that ‘The atmosphere and attitude of all the staff is incredible.’
There was praise for the way staff identify pupils who need additional support quickly. Inspectors said that ‘Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who need to catch up, receive specialist teaching to meet their individual needs. This ensures that they achieve success. Pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties receive appropriate support and learn well alongside their peers. Pupils behave well and learning is rarely disrupted.’
Chair of Governors Kevin Cockram said:
“I would like to congratulate everyone at Plaistow Hill on the outcome of our most recent Ofsted Inspection. Achieving the judgement of Good is a tribute to the leadership and the continuing hard work and dedication of all the staff, children, parents and the governing body with the full support of the Horizon Multi Academy Trust. Together we will continue working at our next steps as we continue to move the school forward.”
An Ofsted inspector visited the school in April and spoke with pupils about their work and school life as well meeting with senior leaders and staff. Views from parents and carers were also considered as part of the inspection process.
When Ofsted have judged a school to be good, they will normally go into the school about once every four years to confirm that the school remains good. This is called a Section 8 Inspection of a good school or non-exempt outstanding school. This was the second Section 8 inspection since Ofsted judged the school, to be good in March 2013.
