Primary school celebrates South Tyneside’s first Ofsted inspection under new framework
A South Tyneside school is celebrating a borough-first inspection under the new Ofsted framework.
Staff, pupils and parents at West Boldon Primary School, on Hindmarch Drive, in West Boldon are celebrating a strong Ofsted report that highlights the school’s strong sense of community, inclusivity and commitment to supporting every pupil.
The successful report holds added significance due to West Boldon Primary being the first primary school in South Tyneside to be inspected under Ofsted’s new inspection framework.
The new Ofsted framework includes:
- Personal development and wellbeing.
- Achievement.
- Attendance and behaviour.
- Curriculum and teaching.
- Early years.
- Inclusion.
- Leadership and governance.
Each category is graded on being ‘exceptional’, ‘strong standard’, ‘expected standard’, ‘needs attention’ and ‘urgent improvement’.
Ofsted inspectors also check to see that safeguarding standards are being met.
West Boldon Primary secured a ‘strong standard’ for personal development and wellbeing, with ‘expected standard’ for the rest of the categories.
During their visit to West Boldon Primary, inspectors noted: “All pupils are welcome at West Boldon, the school’s inclusive ethos provides pupils with a strong sense of belonging.”
The school’s pupils were highly praised, with the report adding: “Pupils show genuine care and kindness towards one another, making bullying and unkind behaviour rare.”
Headteacher Linsey Garr has expressed her joy at the school receiving a glowing report for South Tyneside’s first inspection under the new Ofsted framework.
She said: “We are incredibly proud of this report and of everything our pupils, staff and wider community have achieved together.
“Being the first primary school in South Tyneside to be inspected under the new framework makes this particularly special for us.
“West Boldon Primary is a place where children feel safe, valued and inspired to do their very best.”
Sara Brown, the school’s Chair of Governors, has expressed her delight with the outcome of the Ofsted inspection.
She added: “This report recognises the hard work and commitment of everyone connected with the school.
“The governors are extremely proud of the leadership team and staff, who work tirelessly to ensure that every child is supported to succeed.
“West Boldon Primary provides a caring and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.”
You can view the full report at: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/108701.
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