Outstanding Ofsted for Northwick Manor Primary School
Congratulations to Northwick Manor Primary School in Worcester for achieving 'Outstanding' in a recent Ofsted report.
“Staff take an interest in pupils’ lives. They use what they know about pupils’ interests to find extra ways to inspire them.” Northwick Manor Primary School has been praised by Ofsted school inspectors, after receiving a glowing report.
Northwick Manor Primary School was inspected over two days in July 2022. The Ofsted report commends the school for “preparing pupils exceptionally well” and having leadership which is “clear-sighted and well informed”, securing them Outstanding in all areas.
Highlights from the report include
- “Pupils reach high standards in this school…because leaders have very high expectations, parents are supportive and staff have strong subject knowledge”
- “Pupils are not concerned about bullying… Pupils respect the school’s rules, and their behaviour is excellent”
- “Beyond the normal curriculum, there is a huge range of clubs. There is something for everyone and no one is left out”
- “leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum”
Within the report, Ofsted praised the school for its varied curriculum, range of opportunities available to pupils and its commitment to ensuring that pupils learn to read.
Ofsted found that “parents are highly supportive of the school and many praise its work.”
Sian Williams, Headteacher at Northwick Manor Primary School, commented on the fantastic report saying “We are all absolutely thrilled with our ‘outstanding’ outcome following our recent Ofsted inspection.”
"I think it really demonstrates how committed the team are here at Northwick; everyone wants the best for our pupils and the comments in our report reflect everyone’s dedication and drive to make sure that the curriculum is engaging and every day is memorable.”
Kate Brunt, Chief Executive Officer at The Rivers CofE Academy Trust, commented saying “As a MAT we are so proud of Northwick Manor Primary School for achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted report.
The fantastic report reflects the dedication of all staff and the collaborative ethos of the Rivers trust.”
Northwick Manor Primary School has been graded Outstanding in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. Their previous inspection grade was ‘Good’ back in 2019.