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    Jul 2022

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    Education
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    Ofsted praises North Rigton primary school

    by Thomas Barrett

    | 11 Jul, 2022
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    Inspectors said pupils “are polite, well-mannered and respectful" and were supported by teachers "who are clear about what they want pupils to know". 

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    Schools inspector Ofsted has praised North Rigton Church of England Primary School following a recent visit, giving it a 'good' rating.

    The school has been a part of life in North Rigton, as well as nearby villages such as Huby and Weeton, since 1851 and was rated 'good' in 2015.

    It became an academy in 2016 and is part of a fellowship with All Saints CE Primary School in Kirkby Overblow. The school is part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust.

    Inspectors said pupils “are polite, well-mannered and respectful" and were supported by teachers "who are clear about what they want pupils to know".

    'Proud of the school'


    Inspectors said the 100 pupils at North Rigton are "very proud" of attending the school, enjoy playing with friends and have "great confidence and trust" in staff.

    One pupil told an inspector that staff are "exceptionally understanding, support them and always want the best for pupils."

    The report added:

    "Pupils are kind and respect each other. They understand that people should be treated equally. When learning is challenging, they persevere and enjoy helping each other to succeed. Pupils strive to achieve rewards such as yellow and white ribbons for good work and contributing to school life."






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    Skillful teaching


    The report said reading is "at the heart" of the curriculum at the school with staff also teaching phonics well. It said overall, books are well matched to pupils’ ability.

    It adds that teachers are clear about what they want pupils to know and they check and assess their levels "skillfully".

    It said there is a "strong culture" of safeguarding with vigilant staff who know how to keep children safe.

    On things to improve, it said the school has gone through "flux" in leadership and staffing this year which has left some leaders having their workload increased. It said leaders should take steps to ease the burden on staff.

    'Very pleased with the outcome'


    Headteacher Amber Andrews said:

    "Everybody at North Rigton CE Primary School is very pleased with the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection and the judgement that our small village school continues to be 'good'. We would like to thank all our pupils for demonstrating to the inspectors what a warm and welcoming place our school is and our parents and carers for their continuing support.
    "We also thank all our staff for their hard work, our Governors for their dedication and Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust for their commitment to keeping small village schools at the very heart of their community."