We are delighted to share that the final report from our recent Ofsted Inspection has now been published. The two day inspection was a Section 8 Monitoring Visit of a good school and the HMI agreed that we remain a GOOD school! This is now our third ‘Good’ Ofsted in a row…a hat trick!
The report captures the essence of Newlands and recognises the great work of everyone in ensuring the children have the best education we can offer.
Particular highlights include:
Pupils feel proud to belong to this school.
Pupils appreciate the kind, caring nature of staff and their peers.
The vision of ‘no child left behind’ is at the centre of the school’s highly inclusive work.
Pupils behave well. They are responsible and considerate of each other.
Pupils feel safe and happy. They value the support that they receive from adults when they need it.
Staff teach the school’s chosen phonics programme well.
Overall, pupils make very good progress with their early reading.
Teachers provide significantly effective opportunities for pupils to develop their language and mathematical skills.
Staff teach pupils valuable knowledge, skills and vocabulary in all other subjects.
The school makes sure that disadvantaged pupils get the right support to achieve well.
The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND early and precisely.
Through the school, pupils develop a camaraderie.
Pupils feel confident to speak to trusted adults or use the ‘worry boxes’ to raise any concerns they might have.
Pupils flourish in their various roles and responsibilities.
The school’s understanding of the community helps pupils be ready for their next stages in development.
The quality of education continually improves.
A happy staff team whose members feel supported and proud to work at the school.
Parents and carers are very positive about the school.
You can read a copy of the full report here: