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Schoolchildren proud to attend 'happy and welcoming school' according to Ofsted

The inspector also found the overall effectiveness of the school was good

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Schoolchildren proud to attend 'happy and welcoming school' according to Ofsted

'GOOD' OFSTED RATING: Kingsley Community Primary and Nursery School, Cheshire (Picture: Google Street View)

Written by David Norbury

Children at a Cheshire West and Chester village school are proud to attend their happy and welcoming school, an Ofsted inspector found.

His Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) Rebecca Jewitt reached the conclusion at Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery on Middle Lane, Kingsley near Frodsham.

Finding the overall effectiveness of the school was good, the inspector said the same applied to the quality of education, the behaviour and attitudes of the pupils, their personal development, the leadership and management of the school and the early years provision.

The two day visit was known as an inspection of a good school.

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"Pupils are proud to attend this happy and welcoming school. They enjoy their lessons and spending time with their friends," said the HMI.

"Pupils who are new to the school are warmly welcomed. They make new friends quickly. Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school. They appreciate the care and attention staff give to their children."

Pupils feel safe and cared for by the 'kind and friendly staff'.

Leaders and governors are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well and most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children in the early years, achieve well in many subjects.

Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and most pupils behave well around school and are attentive in lessons.

Children develop their wider interests and talents through after—school and lunchtime clubs and take on a variety of roles to help with the running of the school.

A broad and ambitious curriculum has been designed for all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. The curriculum in the early years, which includes two—year—olds, is also well thought out.

Leaders ensure that staff, including those in the early years, are well trained to deliver the curriculum effectively and teachers make careful checks on pupils’ learning.

There is a 'high priority' on ensuring that pupils learn to read well and most pupils become fluent and confident readers.

Effective systems have been developed to identify the needs of pupils with SEND and as a result, those pupils access the same curriculum as their classmates. Morale is high and staff are 'resoundingly positive' about working at the school.

The inspectors made one suggestion for the school to improve further. Kingsley also has breakfast and after—school clubs and there is provision for two—year—olds in the Nursery class.

During their visit inspectors paid particular attention to early reading, art and design and mathematics.

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