“Longwell Green Primary is a wonderful school.” You can hardly get a better opening to an Ofsted report than that.
And inspector Tonwen Empson went on to praise many aspects of the school, which he said had “gone from strength to strength”.
“There is a clear and unfaltering ambition to take every possible action so that pupils achieve well,” he reported.
Mr Empson said there was clear evidence that the school had improved significantly.
Among the many positive comments in the report, which followed his visit in February, were:
• Everyone is valued, included and cared for at this friendly school.
• Pupils love coming to school.
• Staff make sure that every pupil has the support needed to achieve well.
• Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Throughout the school, books are celebrated and valued.
• A strength of this inclusive school is how well pupils’ individual needs are identified and understood. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Ofsted praised the school’s “clear and unfaltering ambition to take every possible action so that pupils achieve well”. It highlighted high expectations, a well-constructed, ambitious curriculum, knowledgeable and highly skilled teachers, and positive, nurturing relationships between staff and children.
“The school’s drive for continual improvement has a compassionate approach at its heart ,” the report said.
Pupils were described as “kind, polite and courteous” and “extremely proud to belong to Longwell Green Primary.”
Personal development was another key strength identified. Pupils enjoy an exciting range of opportunities at playtimes, including building dens, playing sports, and imaginative adventures
Headteacher Darren Brown said: “We are so proud of this fantastic outcome, which places Longwell Green among the very best. It’s a true reflection of the hard work, care and ambition shown every day by our staff, our pupils, and our families.
“Longwell Green is a very special place, and we are excited for the future.”