Ofsted praises 'strong' Wolverhampton school where children are the 'rainbow of the world'
The school gained five ‘strong’ standard marks in their recent inspection.
St Jude’s Church of England Primary Academy, in Wolverhampton, has achieved an overall ‘strong’ grade after receiving five category marks in their most recent Ofsted inspection.
Inspectors attended the Paget Road school in March of this year, quickly finding an establishment where children are seen as ‘the rainbow of the world’.
Out of seven areas inspected, the school received four ‘strong’ grades, and three ‘expected’, with inspectors saying the school leaders are ‘highly ambitious’ and that they ‘work tirelessly’ to ensure pupils receive a top-class education.
The report read: “Leaders are highly ambitious for pupils and understand their duty of care well.
“They work tirelessly to ensure pupils receive a high-quality education, and that pupils feel a true sense of belonging to the school.
“Leaders prioritise the needs of disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special education needs, and pupils known to children’s social care.”
The report praised the pupils' strong dedication to learning, saying the students achieve highly in all areas, including writing, mathematics and reading.
The report added: “Pupils achieve highly in the school. From the start of each year, pupils gain the essential knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics and communication that they need.
“This enables pupils to access the curriculum and learn with confidence.
“Pupils’ work across subjects and year groups is consistently of high quality. In all subjects, pupils develop a deep knowledge and secure understanding.”
Also achieving high marks during the inspection were ‘personal development and wellbeing’, ‘achievement’, and ‘inclusion ’.
Talking about life at the school, Ofsted inspectors said that pupils enjoy a ‘welcoming and vibrant’ school, where pupils are ‘greeted warmly’ each morning, and their passions are nurtured.
The report read: “St Jude’s Church of England Primary Academy is a welcoming and vibrant school where a strong sense of belonging is evident throughout the school community.
“Staff know pupils well and take thoughtful steps to nurture pupils' interests, support their wellbeing and develop their confidence.
“Staff greet pupils warmly each morning, helping pupils begin the day feeling valued and ready to learn. The school’s values are embedded across the curriculum, enabling pupils to develop responsibility, resilience and respect.
“Pupils leave St Jude’s very well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
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