Top marks across the board and a glowing report from Ofsted are
being celebrated by children, parents, staff, and governors at St
Stephen’s Church of England Primary School, Bath.
St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School, in Richmond
Place, has been classified an “outstanding school” after achieving
the highest scores possible across all categories in its recent
Ofsted inspection.
It is very rare that a school achieves the best ratings in all
of the assessment areas, which include the standard of teaching,
personal development of pupils, and overall effectiveness and
management of the school.
Pete Mountstephen, head teacher at St Stephen’s said: “I am so
proud of the whole team; children, staff, parents and governors. It
is very nourishing and affirming to receive such positive approval
for what we are all so committed to achieving for children.
“There is such a vibrant and energetic school community in Bath
and North East Somerset and this report celebrates what so many of
us hold dear.”
The report states that children love going to the school and
often cannot wait to get there in the morning, and that parents
agree it is a “fantastic school” with a “vibrant, warm and caring
atmosphere”.
The school was also praised for using its outstanding
partnership links with other institutions, including specialist
support for older children through local secondary schools and
sporting organisations.
The Inspectors said: “Pupils attain extremely high standards in
all subjects and this prepares them exceptionally well for the next
stage of their learning. Parents are unanimous in their view that
they ‘cannot recommend the school highly enough’.”
Their report added: “The teaching of the enthusiastic and highly
motivated staff is outstanding. The exceptional quality of teaching
in Reception is based on an extremely secure knowledge of the needs
of these youngsters. Teachers throughout the school create very
interesting learning environments where the very high quality work
of the pupils is reflected and celebrated very well.”
Photo opportunity: Children, staff, governors can be
photographed at the school in Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, from
12.30pm to 1.15pm.
Interviews are available with Pete Mountstephen, Head teacher,
please contact the school for further information.
Copies of the Ofsted summary are available on request from the
press office, please contact 01225 477827.
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