Wellhouse Junior and Infant School Ofsted Report

Our school had an Ofsted Inspection in May 2008, led by Lesley Clark.  If you would like us to send you (either electronically or by post) the full summary please get in touch. Here is a summary of the report:

 Wellhouse Junior and Infant School gives pupils a good education. Pupils say, 'It's fun being at this school. Everyone is friends and it's like a really big family.' They behave well and their attendance is above average, a reflection of how much they enjoy school. Parents like the very small classes because their children get a lot of individual attention. Pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are well cared for and supported. The early morning 'movement group', designed to strengthen mobility and spatial awareness, gets pupils with physical difficulties off to a good start each day.

From broadly average starting points, pupils achieve well to reach above average standards by the end of Year 6. They are well taught and make good progress in each class.

Pupils' personal development is good because the school takes good care of them and gives them effective guidance and support. This helps them to lead happy, busy, active lives and prepares them well for the future. Pupils are well aware of why it is important to live healthily. They enjoy the many different clubs on offer during the day and after school. They have good attitudes to learning. Pupils have a strong sense of community, joining in the worldwide campaign to 'send my friend to school,' as well as fund-raising to pay for play equipment for their own school. Through the school council they have a voice in what goes on and take responsibility for recycling waste and running the library.

Governors are closely involved in the school and play an active and effective part in decision-making. The school has improved well since the last inspection and has good capacity to improve further.

PARENTS' AND PUPIL'S VIEWS OF THE SCHOOL

Parents and pupils have positive views about the school.  Almost all parents feel pleased with their children's progress and value the teaching, leadership and support given to them.  The pupils feel valued and cared for and know there is always someone ready to support them.