Good Ofsted Report for St James School

Ofsted Letter Ofsted Inspection

ED: We have received this from Audlem St James Primary School Headmaster explaining the good results in the recent Ofsted Inspection

As you will be aware, on Wednesday 4th October and Thursday 5th October, the school had a fulltwo-day Section 5 Ofsted Inspection the process of which was very detailed and rigorous.

Followingformal notification from the lead inspector, I am now able to share the report with you.

We are extremely delighted and proud to inform you that the overall judgement of the school isgood in all areas. This is a great achievement and one we should be very proud of. It shows all thehard work that all stakeholders have put in to ensure that all children at Audlem St James areimmersed in a curriculum that gives them the opportunities to Let their Light Shine.

Our school hasalways been about the whole child which is reflected in the report.

Here are just some of the positive comments made by the lead inspector in the report:

• Pupils enjoy attending Audlem St James' and rarely miss a day of school.
• The school provides a rich variety of opportunities to prepare pupils for life beyond Audlem St James'
• Pupils across the school meet the high expectations of behaviour that are set for them.
• Reading is at the centre of the curriculum.
• Pupils enjoy relaxing and listening to class novels, which are skilfully shared by staff.
• The school has carefully considered the needs and interests of pupils in its curriculum design.
• The school hascreated a well-ordered curriculum that begins in the early years.
• The school identifies and supports pupils with SEND extremely well.
• The school prioritises pupils 'personal development effectively. It ensures that the pupils are well preparedto become active citizens.

Click on the two pdf files to see Mr. Perry's full letter to parents and the Ofsted report