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Jan 2022

Last Updated: 27/01/2022

Education

'Good' rating for 'caring and friendly' Boroughbridge school

by Connor Creaghan

| 27 Jan, 2022

Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School is rated 'good' by Ofsted for the first time since 2011. Headteacher Emma Lowe says she's delighted that the school's hard work has been recognised after two previous 'requires improvement' ratings in 2016 and 2018.

Pupils pictured holding a banner to celebrate the Ofsted rating this morning.

Ofsted has given Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School a 'good' rating for the first time since March 2011.

Inspectors published the report yesterday after a visit to the school last month. They rated the 120-pupil school 'good' in all areas. 'Good' is the second highest of four possible ratings, with 'outstanding' the best.

It follows two previous 'requires improvement' Ofsted ratings in 2016 and 2018.

Leaders at the school, the report says, have "galvanised the staff team and secured improvements to the quality of education and pupils' behaviour."

The report said:

"Pupils enjoy attending Kirby Hill Primary School. The school’s embedded Christian values help to foster pupils’ positive attitudes to learning and to caring relationships.

"Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity and celebrate other people’s differences.

"Pupils behave well in lessons and enjoy playing together at break times. They understand what bullying is but say that it does not happen in their school.

"The school is a caring and friendly place."

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The report also praises the new curriculum at the school, which it describes as ambitious. It added that teachers explain new learning clearly and address misconceptions effectively.

Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School is about a mile from Boroughbridge.

Emma Lowe, headteacher, said:

"We are all delighted here at Kirby Hill that our hard work and dedication to improve standards has now formally been recognised by Ofsted.

"I am incredibly proud of the whole school community as everyone has played their part - but I am especially proud of our children.

"As always, our children were excellent ambassadors for our school during the inspection.

"They were able to talk confidently and passionately about their love of learning, their desire to challenge themselves and their ambitions for the future.

"I feel very lucky to be part of the Kirby Hill family and I look forward to continuing on our journey. Onwards and upwards - if you can believe it, you can achieve it!"

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