Ofsted
Epsom Primary School had its last OFSTED inspection in November 2007. Here is a summary of our report.
OFSTED Summary Report November 2007
We are very pleased to give you the summary of our Ofsted inspection with comments from the full report. A copy of the full report is available at the office if you wish to have one.
We are very pleased with the number of “OUTSTANDING” Grade 1 judgements the inspectors gave us particularly in the areas where we have worked hard to develop over the past 4 years and overall the team considered us as Grade 2 “GOOD”
Epsom Primary is a good and very inclusive school
- It has improved considerably over the last few years
- Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school
- The multicultural and inclusive nature of the school is a real strength
- The very effective leadership of the Head teacher and his Senior team provide clear direction and vision for the school
- All children work in a harmonious atmosphere and strive to achieve their best
- The standards reached by children at the end of KS1 have improved year on year and are now ABOVE the National average
- The achievement of all groups of pupils including those with English as a second language is good
- Children’s personal development and well being is outstanding
- Pupils are well behaved in the classroom and around the school and are very polite at all times
- Teachers are enthusiastic and provide well-structured and interesting lessons. Explaining things carefully to pupils
- Teaching assistants provide good support in lessons
- Very effective assessment strategies have been put in place
- Marking is particularly good
- Pupils are set challenging targets
- The curriculum is good and enriched by a range of extra curricular activities and special events
- The care guidance and support of pupils are good, children report they feel safe in school
- The school’s governance is excellent
- The Foundation stage is satisfactory and children make satisfactory progress
- The school is very effective in the way it listens to its pupils voice
- Bullying is quickly resolved and children understand how to stay safe
- Pupil’s very positive attitude along with their developing values, prepares them well for secondary school and their future economic well-being
Areas for us to work on:
- Improve assessment procedures across the Foundation stage ensuring that pupils have greater planned opportunities for independent learning
- Ensure the achievement of boys and girls is equal
Please click on the link to read our full report http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_reports/display/(id)/89931