Celebrations continue at Sneinton Church of England Primary School as Ofsted also declares this community-minded inclusive school is OUTSTANDING in every catergory.
Sneinton St. Stephens CofE School celebrates their latest OFSTED inspection
Following on from their recent glowing SIAMS’ report, staff, children, families and the wider community of Sneinton St Stephen’s Church of England Primary School are celebrating Ofsted’s latest report that has been published this week. This once again highlights the school’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional education and care, and its positive impact on their children and the wider Sneinton community.
OFSTED’s evaluation praised Sneinton St Stephen’s for “fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where children from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and faiths can flourish”. Parents and carers commend the school’s approachability and ‘person-centred’ ethos, citing strong home-school relationships as integral to the school’s success.
The report recognises Sneinton St Stephen’s commitment to providing an inclusive and excellent education for all their children, ensuring pupils from all different backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in school life.
The school’s innovative use of technology ensures that all pupils can access personalised digital resources in every lesson, fostering inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.
The report echoes sentiments shared by the whole school community, especially the children’s pride and joy in their school. Children’s exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning are highly praised, as is the school’s commitment to academic excellence and personal development.
Sneinton St Stephen’s was praised for its digital innovation and utilising technology to enhance learning experiences.
Inspectors were impressed that pupils have access to personalised digital resources in every lesson, empowering them to engage with learning in a meaningful and impactful manner.
Additionally, the school’s rich and varied curriculum, prioritising reading, and the numerous opportunities afforded to pupils to explore new interests are all highly commended. This dedication to holistic education ensures that every child receives a well-rounded learning experience, preparing them for success in an ever-changing world.
OFSTED also recognised Sneinton St Stephen’s focus and promotion of child leadership and enrichment and community engagement. Children actively participate in various leadership roles, enriching their personal skills and contributing meaningfully to school life. The emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and personal development ensures that every child receives a well-rounded education, preparing them for success in the future.
Thumbs up all around at Sneinton following Outstanding OFSTED rating
Head teacher Mark Lowe proudly explains: “We are delighted that the Ofsted report celebrates our school community as ‘thriving’ and recognises the person-centred ethos of our school. It cannot be understated what an achievement this recognition is for our school community. The benchmark for an outstanding grading is the highest it has ever been. To have retained the judgement from our previous inspection in 2011 is an incredible achievement.
“We cherish the strong relationships within our community and the ambition that our staff, families, governors and Trust have for our whole school community and are really pleased that this was noted by the inspectors. We are so proud of our children. They have been recognised for their ‘exceptionally’ strong voices and making a ‘significant’ contribution to the life of school. We are also incredibly thankful to all parents and carers who shared their views on the Ofsted survey and spoke with inspectors.
This report celebrates an ambition and pursuit of excellence for all, which has been years in the making, and we would like to recognise the wide-ranging partnerships that have helped to grow and nurture this community. We would like to give special thanks to Kelly Lee, former Executive Headteacher and now Partnership Director for Transform Trust, for her compassionate and dedicated leadership of the school over many years.”
Transform Trust CEO Rebecca Meredith adds: “I can only reiterate Mark’s delight and pride in this outcome. I would like to thank Mark, Kelly Lee, and their team for their unwavering devotion and commitment. The children are a sheer joy to visit and the whole school community is always so warm and welcoming. We are over the moon that they have received such praise in both the SIAMS and Ofsted reports and these are both testament to the wonderful academic and holistic earning that is happening at this school every day.“
