The everyday work of the pupils, staff and Governors at Nine Acres Primary School in Newport has been recognised in the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection.
Not only has the school been given an overall judgement of Good by inspectors, but the provision in Early Years has been graded as Outstanding.
This is a great outcome for a school that is in the heart of its community. The report shows that Ofsted recognise that the school are doing a very effective job in educating every child at Nine Acres Primary, and in ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.
Some of the highlights of the report include:
• The headteacher is effective. She leads a strong and cohesive leadership team. Together, they share a relentless commitment to improving outcomes for pupils
• Children in the early years make excellent progress. Leaders are highly ambitious and provide children with an outstanding start to their education
• The quality of teaching has improved since the last inspection and is consistently good. As a result, the work of current pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, shows that they are making good progress in English and mathematics and across the wider curriculum.
• Pupils have a lively, enquiring and purposeful approach to school. They are full of pride when they speak about the role they play themselves in the life of the school
Beth Dyer, Headteacher of Nine Acres has said:
“As Headteacher, I am very proud of our staff. Every member has worked incredibly hard to improve and develop the school, demonstrating huge commitment and team spirit. Our staff are talented, caring and always ‘go the extra mile’. Our Ofsted success is a real team effort!
“We would also like to say a big thank you to parents and carers, for the way they have supported us every day, and the positive way they engage with school – parent workshops, special events, reading mornings etc. They are all an important part of our vision ‘Striving for Excellence’.
“We intend to build upon this report, maintaining what we do well and improving and developing the school even further. We will ensure that Nine Acres Primary continues to give each child the very best possible education, continue to provide enriching opportunities and individual care and guidance which we know is a solid platform for future success in life”.
Chair of Governors, Chris Douglass has said:
“This Ofsted inspection report is a fantastic achievement for Nine Acres Primary school and the local community it serves. It is a result of the commitment and determination of the Headteacher and teaching staff, hard work and enthusiasm of the pupils and support from the Parents and Local Authority. We are an ambitious school who continue to reflect on what we want to achieve next!”
