Many hard years of work sees Dewsbury primary school receive ‘good’ Ofsted report
Orchard Primary Academy has been graded ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted report after improvement was required at the previous inspection.
The primary school in Chickenley, Dewsbury, has achieved a ‘good’ rating in all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes and leadership and management.
The report, which has just been published, says: “Pupils are happy and they feel safe at Orchard Primary Academy. Relationships are built on mutual respect. Pupils understand that they are expected to work hard and uphold the school’s rules of ‘respect, resilience and aspiration’.
“Pupils behave well and are polite. They are engaged in their lessons. This is because they are interested in their learning.”
Pupils also noted to inspectors that “instances of bullying are rare, but when it does happen, they know staff will sort it out.”
The report goes on to say: “Leaders give careful consideration to the characteristics they want pupils to develop. Pupils are taught to ‘Dream Big, Dare to Fail’.
“There is a wealth of opportunities for pupils’ personal development.”
The ‘good’ verdict follows on from the school’s previous inspection in October 2018, which concluded that the school required improvement.
Pupils also noted to inspectors that “instances of bullying are rare, but when it does happen, they know staff will sort it out.”
The report goes on to say: “Leaders give careful consideration to the characteristics they want pupils to develop. Pupils are taught to ‘Dream Big, Dare to Fail’.
“There is a wealth of opportunities for pupils’ personal development.”
The ‘good’ verdict follows on from the school’s previous inspection in October 2018, which concluded that the school required improvement.
“Thank you to our fantastic children! They have embraced change, accepted new challenges and made us all proud to be associated with the school and area. You are amazing!”
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