Ofsted Reports
Learning is child's play for Freegrounds kids
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| TOP MARKS: Head teacher Malcolm Barrett celebrates with pupils. Echo picture by Malcolm Nethersole. Order no: 6653009 |
LEARNING is fun at one Hampshire Junior school described as "outstanding" by inspectors.
Pupils, staff, governors and parents are delighted with Freeground Junior School's latest Ofsted which received the highest grade possible.
Inspectors described the 355-pupil Hedge End school as a "strong, caring, vital community" where "learning is so much fun."
Pupils were found to make good progress reaching standards that were well above average in English, maths and science.
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Inspectors also praised the school for closely assessing pupils' progress ensuring that no-one underachieves.
Overall teaching was found to be good with teaching assistants making a "valuable contribution" to pupils' outstanding learning.
In addition, pupils with learning difficulties were found to be well supported as were those who were very able.
The school was also commended for tackling any areas of weakness "quickly" and "successfully" under the leadership of the "inspirational" headteacher Malcolm Barrett.
Commenting on the report he said: "Everyone involved with Freegrounds Junior is thrilled with our outstanding' grade.
"My thanks go to everyone past and present who has contributed to our success."
In addition to its glowing Ofsted report the school also holds an Artsmark, Active mark and Healthy Schools award.
6:28am Thursday 8th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Steve, Hedge End on 10:50am Thu 8 May 08
[quote]Pupils were found to make good progress reaching standards that were well above average in English, maths and science.[/quote]
Wot is da point of engiesh?
Pupils were found to make good progress reaching standards that were well above average in English, maths and science.
Wot is da point of engiesh?
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