Good rating for school with 'high aspirations' for pupils and staff

Staff and pupils at Wood End Primary are celebrating after Ofsted rated their school Good.

Inspectors visited in February and, in their report published recently, found that the school 'has high aspirations for all pupils and staff'.

They say pupils enjoy coming to Wood End Primary and that its environment is 'calm, welcoming and showcases children’s work'. Pupils express a sense of belonging and view their school as 'one big community’.

Wood End has 'high expectations of how pupils should behave' - and pupils rise to these both in and outside of the classroom. Pupils are 'caring and friendly', and 'polite and respectful', showing 'positive attitudes towards their learning'.

Pupils’ personal development is a 'strength', and they are given 'many opportunities to take responsibility' – from leading lunchtime clubs and taking on librarian roles to activities such as Shakespeare and poetry workshops and recorder recitals. These experiences help pupils 'develop into confident and responsible young people'.

The school continues to make improvements in the quality of education for pupils, recognises the value of reading and ensures that children in the early years get off to a good start.

The needs of children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are also 'quickly identified and well supported', with staff helping ensure pupils with SEND make 'good progress towards their targets'.

Pupils also benefit from a 'well-structured' personal, social and health education curriculum that teaches them about the importance of healthy relationships and online safety. They talk 'knowledgeably about diversity and demonstrate inclusivity' and are 'increasingly prepared for later life'.

Governors 'understand their duties well' and provide a good level of support and challenge to the school.

Inspectors concluded that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision at Wood End Primary are all Good.

Chair of Governors John Withers said: “We are delighted with this very positive report which accurately reflects the ethos of the school, and the ambitions it has for all the pupils. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the staff, and the way the whole school community works together.”

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "This is a lovely inspection report which shows a warm, welcoming and caring school which has high aspirations for its pupils and staff alike, and I would like to congratulate everyone at Wood End Primary School on their continuing success."