Leadership, teaching and the behaviour of pupils have all been praised at St Anne’s C of E Primary School in Godmanchester.
Inspectors from OfSTED – the Office for Standards in Education – said leaders at the school had taken decisive action in response to a decline in pupils’ attainment, which is now improving.
“Teamwork is strong and staff are working together well to ensure that initiatives are having a positive effect on pupils’ achievement,” said their report.
They also praised governors, adding: “The governing body is kept well informed by the headteacher and is providing increasingly good challenge and support to the school.”
Teaching was also highlighted, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage. “Teaching is improving quickly. Most parents and carers feel that the quality of teaching is good.
“Teaching is consistently good in the Early Years Foundation Stage, where teachers and adults plan interesting work both indoors and outdoors that is well matched to differing needs. In Key Stages 1 and 2, teachers work hard to make learning exciting.
“In the best lessons, behaviour is managed highly effectively and pupils are well motivated because there is good challenge for all,” added the report.
Pupils in turn were praised for their good behaviour and attitudes to learning. “The inspection found that pupils are typically friendly, polite and courteous and they are kept safe. Most pupils have good attitudes to learning, working together sensibly in lessons and showing good respect for members of staff and each other. Behaviour is often good in lessons and around the school,” said inspectors.
The school was encouraged to further improve the quality of teaching in Key Stages 1 and 2, to strengthen the impact of leadership and management and to further improve pupils’ behaviour.
Headteacher Adrian Shepherd said: “OfSTED were very rigorous in their inspection of St Anne’s and so I am extremely pleased that the improvements that staff, governors, parents and pupils have made together have been recognised. St Anne’s will continue to move forward at an ever-increasing rate as we implement OfSTED’s recommendations. We are excited about the future.”