Yahoo News 'Warm and nurturing' Gloucester primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted
A Gloucester primary school has been awarded the rating of Outstanding across all categories by Ofsted. Within the report, it is reflected on how the staff and pupils have warm and nurturing relationships and the school is ambitious for every child to experience success.
Abbeymead Primary School has been rated as Outstanding in the behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision categories. There are 418 pupils on the school roll, and it looks to provide the children with extra-curricular enrichment opportunities so they may have a better understanding of the wider world.
The school which is led by Headteacher Julian Pass, makes reading a priority for the child right from reception class and if a child is struggling, support is given to help the pupil catch up. Attendance is a priority for the school, and 'where there are concerns, school leaders take decisive action and do all they can to ensure the attendance of identified pupils improves'.
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Assistant Headteacher, Amy Coole, said: "We are thrilled with our recent Ofsted outstanding judgement. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire school community, including our talented staff, supportive parents, and, most importantly, our incredible pupils.
"We are immensely proud of our pupils' achievements and the positive, inclusive learning environment we have cultivated together. As OFSTED noted, we are a school for all."
The Ofsted report states: "Abbeymead Primary is a school for everyone. It is ambitious for every pupil to experience success. Expectations for pupils’ behaviour and achievement are extremely high.
"The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils sit at the heart of the school’s effectiveness. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy and appreciate all that the school does for them. Pupils are proud of their school.
"The school provides pupils with an outstanding curriculum. It is carefully planned and identifies the essential knowledge and skills pupils need to know and remember.
"The school is ambitious that every pupil will become a fluent reader. Children begin their reading journey from the start of the early years.
"The school works tirelessly with parents to promote good attendance. Where there are concerns, school leaders take decisive action and do all they can to ensure the attendance of identified pupils improves."
Recently, 47 children from years five and six, travelled Wales to climb Mount Snowdon, officially known as Yr Wyddfa, The children walked for 16 miles up and back down the mountain, walking a total of eight hours.
The trip is quite a challenge for the children and the aim is to teach the pupils to be resilient, work as a team and for most children, it is the first mountain they have ever climbed. The children walked for 16 miles up and back down the mountain, taking a total of eight hours.
Miss Coole said: "Taking children up Mount Snowdon offers numerous benefits, including fostering a sense of adventure and accomplishment, promoting physical fitness, and providing a unique opportunity to connect with nature. The experience also taught valuable life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and resilience.
"The trip provides the children with lasting memories and offers a chance to learn about the geography of the area, enjoy the breath-taking view, and provide the children with a sense of achieving a significant goal together which is incredibly rewarding for both children and school staff.
"Before the adventure, the children were a mix of excitement and understandable nerves about the unknown, however, after reaching the summit, they felt an incredible sense of pride. Their joy stemmed not only from their individual accomplishments but also from the fact that every child reached the top, thanks to their collective team effort."
