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What have pupils told us about the school, and what have we done as a result?
Questionnaires completed by the children showed that the majority enjoy school and like their
teachers and lessons. The clubs and extra activities are particularly valued. This has resulted in a
continued search for new activities to offer.
The children identified two areas in which the school could improve- namely, playground space and
quality of lunches. In both cases we have been able to make real changes: the playground has
been extended, with areas identified for different types of play and we are building our full cooking
kitchen for improved meals.
Other areas in which the children have declared an interest in making changes have been the
provision of play equipment and the starting of a tuck shop. Both are underway.
What do our pupils do after leaving this school?
On leaving us our children have hopefully reached their full academic potential and also gained
self-confidence through exposure to a wide variety of experiences and activities.
Our strengths in music and sport have helped children to play in youth orchestras and to gain
places at Chethams School of Music. One child left us to join a national touring musical and to
perform in the West End.
In sport current and ex-pupils represent the county and country at hockey, netball and cyclo-cross.
We are very proud of all our ex-pupils and it gives great joy to keep in touch and to know that they
have grown up to be happy, kind and caring people.
What have we done in response to Ofsted?
Our May 2000 inspection pinpointed the need to further develop ICT provision in particular areas.
Through the continued development of our ICT programmes of study, this has been achieved and
exceeded.
Our separate Religious Education and Collective Worship inspection highlighted the need to further
develop our RE resources and programmes of study. Work in these areas is on-going.
Action in response to our May 2006 inspection will be reported on in next year's school profile
document.
More Information
If you would like more information about school policies, including our policies on special
educational needs and disability, admissions, finance, school food and our complaints procedure,
please contact us:
Our website
By telephone 01629 640377