LATEST OFSTED INSPECTION

 

In May 2006 the school underwent an Ofsted Inspection. The Ofsted Inspectors described Trekenner as a caring school with a very good ethos whose pupils are well behaved and have a good attitude to learning. The report actually states that :
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' Pupils attitudes and their enjoyment of their education are outstanding. Pupils enjoy coming to school and talk excitedly about their lessons'

 

The Press release stated as follows:

 

 

 

TREKENNER PRAISED AS CARING SCHOOL WITH A VERY GOOD ETHOS BY OFSTED INSPECTORS

 

 

Trekenner   Community   Primary School has been praised as a caring school with a very good ethos whose pupils are well behaved and have very positive attitudes towards learning in a report by Ofsted Inspectors.

 

 

The report notes the improvements made since the last Inspection and concludes that the school has the capacity to improve further.

 

 

“This is a satisfactory school with some strengths.  The Headteacher and staff are fully committed to school improvement and to providing the best possible education for pupils.  In the three years since his appointment the Headteacher has created a high quality ethos of care and positive relationships that is welcomed by the school community “.

 

 

“The quality of teaching and learning overall is satisfactory.  The very good ethos created ensures that all pupils are highly valued and behave well.  The personal development of pupils is a notable strength with pupils showing outstanding enjoyment of their learning and very positive attitudes”.

 

 

Headteacher Mr D Reardon said ……

 

“We are particularly proud of the findings from the OFSTED inspection that pupils’ attitude and enjoyment of their education is outstanding.  We aim to build on this platform by trialling innovative approaches to teaching to motivate our pupils to make even better progress in their learning.”

 

 

The report praises the school’s curriculum and the overall quality of teaching and learning.  “Teaching and learning are satisfactory overall, although there are some good features that are gradually helping to improve pupils’ learning.  High quality relationships and pupils’ good behaviour ensure a very positive atmosphere in classrooms.” ;

 

 

It also commends the very good provision for pupils’ personal development, the good care, support and guidance, and the good provision for pupils with special educational needs.

 

 

The report also highlights the “outstanding” enrichment of the curriculum through a very wide range of extra curricular activities, with Inspectors praising the very good links with other schools, particularly in relation to sports and maths.

 

 

The Inspectors also praise the organisation and administration of the school.

 

“Leadership and management are satisfactory, with several strong features.  Governors are regularly involved in the school and are supportive of the school’s work.  They make a satisfactory and improving contribution to the running of the school.  “

 

 

“The school is enterprising in establishing very good partnerships with local schools to broaden expertise available and to enrich pupils’ experiences. “

 

 

Pupils are described as very well behaved and displaying very positive attitudes towards learning.  “Pupils’ attitudes and their enjoyment of their education are outstanding.  Pupils enjoy coming to school and talk excitedly about their lessons.  Because of positive attitudes towards learning, pupils’ behaviour is good in and around the school. They feel that there is always someone they can talk to, and that ‘teachers listen to us’ “. 

 

 

The school’s very clear values of care and respect are evident by staff and pupils alike.  Pupils are polite to each other and care about those younger than themselves. “.

 

 

The school’s links with parents and the wider community are commended. 

 

“Parents report that their children are happy at school and are very positive about the school’s commitment to their safety .  “

 

 

The Inspectors also identified areas of action for governors and staff to raise standards further :

 

·         Improve the quality of teaching and learning for all pupils through rigorous monitoring and increased training so pupils’ achievement improves

 

·         Continue to further improve provision for potentially higher attaining pupils so that they achieve as they should.

 

·         Provide increased opportunities to enable pupils to make decisions and become more independent in their learning.

 

 

Chairman of Governors Mr A Reagan said

 

“Overall this has been a very pleasing report.  Trekenner is providing a safe, happy and enthusiastic environment for pupils and is meeting, and in some cases exceeding, their academic needs.  The pastoral care provided by the staff and enthusiasm of the pupils has been highlighted as an outstanding feature of the school.  There are, and will always be, areas that need improvement.  The staff and governors are committed to meeting the challenges and continuing to make Trekenner a primary school to be proud of.”

A copy of the Report  is available from the school office. Alternatively, you may view the report on the Ofsted website at www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspect.