A Harrogate primary school has received an ‘outstanding’ rating in its latest Ofsted report.
Inspectors praised Western Primary School on Cold Bath Road for its “rich and inclusive curriculum” in a report that also said “the school ensures that all pupils achieve well”.
It said pupils “behave consistently well” and that the school “supports pupils’ emotional needs well” and ensure “all subjects are well sequenced and progressive”.
The report added:
“Pupils are extremely proud to attend this happy and vibrant school. Pupils flourish here. They talk with enthusiasm and interest about their learning.”
The 500-pupil school, which is part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, is praised for promoting a love of reading and learning and for providing “highly effective, targeted support to pupils who need it.”
The report says last year’s published outcomes in mathematics “were not in line with previous years” but adds:
“Overall, however, the school’s implementation of the planned learning in mathematics is strong. The school is swift to intervene if pupils are struggling to master a particular concept. Pupils speak very positively about mathematics.”
Inspectors said “trustees and governors provide highly effective support and challenge to the school” and also praised leaders.
Headteacher Tim Broad, who is retiring this summer, said:
“I am delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection, which validates not only the tremendous, day-to-day work of our wonderful staff team, but also the remarkable nature of the entire Western community which works together tirelessly in the best interests of all our pupils.
“I am very proud to lead such an exceptional group of staff and pupils and would like to extend my gratitude and admiration to everyone associated with our school for the contribution they have made, and continue to make, to the success story that is Western Primary School.”
Headteacher Mr Tim Broad
Formed in 2015, Red Kite Learning Trust has 14 schools in north and west Yorkshire including Oatlands Junior School and Harrogate Grammar School.
Western was also rated ‘outstanding’ in its previous inspection in 2018.
Red Kite Teacher Training receives ‘outstanding’ rating
Red Kite Teacher Training, based in Harrogate, has also received an ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.
Red Kite Teacher Training works in partnership with schools across the region, as well as the University of Leeds, to train primary and secondary teachers.
Ofsted Inspectors found that “trainees flourish at Red Kite Teacher Training” and “experience high-quality training.”
Red Kite Teacher Training
The report said:
“Training is driven by a strong vision of excellence that is shared and exceptionally well realised. Trainees are enthused by these experiences and by the programme as a whole. They are truly excited about embarking on their teaching careers.”
Victoria Lickley, director of Red Kite Teacher Training. said:
“We are delighted to receive such high praise from Ofsted, which reflects our strong partnerships with schools and dedication to providing an exceptional training experience for our aspiring teachers.”
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