Ofsted Quotes
These quotes are all from our Ofsted Report, September 2010.
"The Christian ethos of the school helps to create a caring community. As a result, pupils’ spiritual, moral and social development is good."
"Pupils feel very safe, enjoy school and have a good understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle."
"…teachers provide interesting learning contexts to capture children’s interests…"
"Pupils are polite and well mannered. They take a pride in attending the school, move around calmly and safely, and are considerate towards others, reflecting their good spiritual, moral and social development."
"Pupils’ spiritual development is promoted well in assemblies when they say prayers and reflect on moral themes."
"…older pupils support younger ones at lunch and break times and help with organising playtime equipment."
"They participate well in village and church events."
"…adult support is used effectively and enables teaching to meet pupils’ wide range of attainment through careful group teaching."
"Good use is made of information and communication technology to support teaching and learning and lesson introductions are enlivened through the use of interactive whiteboards."
"…subjects are carefully linked to make it more interesting and relevant."
"Positive links with the community and with schools in the ‘Dorking Partnerships’ enrich pupils’ learning experiences, especially in sport."
"There is a friendly, caring atmosphere and pupils agree that there is always someone who will help them if they are worried."
"Parents and carers value the way their children feel happy in school and feel very safe."
"The school works effectively with outside professionals in order to support vulnerable pupils and help them to adapt to school."
"School leaders, staff and governors share a desire to raise pupils’ attainment."
"Recent staff appointments have strengthened relationships, teamwork and teachers’ range of expertise."
"The governing body have a good range of expertise and are well led by the knowledgeable Chair of Governors…"
"School leaders ensure that staff receive effective guidance to enable them to identify issues that would raise concerns about pupils’ well-being."
"The school is active and effective in tackling discrimination and promotes equality of opportunity…"
"Children settle quickly because of the warm welcome from staff. They are well cared for, kept safe and feel secure."
"…children have increased opportunities for learning through play and to choose between activities…"
"The school is successfully working to ensure a better balance between adult-directed and child-selected activities to give children more opportunities to explore their environment and to learn independently."
