We were pleased with the many positive comments from our most recent Ofsted reports.   Some of the highlights are below, or follow the links to the full reports on the Ofsted website.

 

Ofsted Inspection Report, 6th-7th November 2008

 

“This is a good school. It has several outstanding features. The relatively high numbers of pupils joining throughout the school reflect its popularity with parents, who say such things as, 'From day one, my child has thrived, both academically and socially.'”

 

“A key strength of the school is the excellent pastoral care provided, which results in pupils' outstanding personal development and well-being. They are developing extremely well into mature and responsible young people who have a keen sense of their place in society. Pupils play a full part in aiding the smooth running of the school and are involved extremely well in the local community. They raise significant funds for others less fortunate than themselves locally, nationally and across the world.”

 

“Pupils' behaviour is outstanding, both in class and at playtimes, and they are excellent ambassadors for the school on their many trips. They have an extremely good awareness of how to keep healthy and safe, and carry this knowledge forward into their daily lives exceptionally well. The school is an outstandingly cohesive community where, as one pupil said, 'All are welcomed, especially those with disabilities and those from different religions.'”

 

“Children achieve well in the EYFS and this good achievement continues through the school. Pupils reach above average standards by the time they leave.”

 

Ofsted Inspection Report for early years provision [Sunflowers Nursery], 6th November 2008

 

“The nursery provides an attractive, stimulating environment, where children are happy and settled and keen to explore their surroundings.”

 

“Resources are well used to engage children in their learning. Regular assessment ensures all children make good progress in their development, from whatever their starting point.”

 

“All staff have a good understanding of EYFS learning and development requirements. Planning is flexible and offers many opportunities for child-led activities.”

 

“Staff are very patient, and caring, and devote a lot of time to supporting and guiding the children, especially when they first start. This gives the children the confidence to explore for themselves.”

 

 

National Society Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools [SIAS] Report, December 2008

 

Our church school inspection in December 2008 ranked us “Outstanding” in every category:

 

• The school, through its distinctive Christian character, is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners. 
• The impact of collective worship on the school community is outstanding.
• The effectiveness of the religious education is outstanding.
• The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the school as a church school is outstanding.

 

“Coleshill Primary School is an outstanding Church of England school. There is a purposeful and energetic Christian vision expressed through the headteacher and the governing body that impacts upon the whole school community. The strength and impact of this Christian character is apparent immediately on meeting parents, pupils and staff. Pupils and parents recognise, enjoy and wholeheartedly endorse the Christian character of the school which extends into all aspects of school life.”