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Nov 2022
Nidderdale school celebrates top rating from inspectors
A school in Nidderdale has been praised by inspectors for its education - including an 'outstanding' rating for its nursery.
Belmont Grosvenor School in Birstwith, which caters for children up to 11 years old, was visited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which regulates private schools across England.
It was found to meet all eight requirements in its preparatory school, including pupil welfare, quality of education, and its leadership and management. The ISI does not give a rating to schools it inspects in this way.
Meanwhile, its Magic Tree Nursery was given a full inspection and rated 'outstanding'. In their report, inspectors said:
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The report also praised the clear direction given to staff by the leadership, strong links with parents, and the opportunities offered to children at the nursery.
The inspectors added:
The report said there could be more use of natural resources to enhance children's play, and that the governors could be more involved in providing vision and oversight to the nursery to ensure it continued to perform well.
Headmaster Mr Nathan Sadler, who joined Belmont Grosvenor School at the start of the academic year, said"
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