OFSTED have praised the work of Cooks Spinney Primary Academy following a Section 8 inspection, suggesting the school could be judged Outstanding with a full (Section 5) inspection.

Inspectors, who visited the school on the 23rd and 24th of May, have noted that skilled staff deliver the curriculum consistently well and that the curriculum, designed by school leaders, ensures that pupils have opportunities to build on what they already know.

It was clear that taking on responsibilities is central to pupils’ school life at Cooks Spinney. Roles such as class ambassadors and the junior leadership team enable pupils to make a positive difference. Pupils are rightly proud of their school and achievements.

The pupils are described as behaving exceptionally well. The positive attitudes and strength of character shown by pupils is a key factor in their success, which is attributed to the staff who ensure that all pupils are ready and able to learn.

SEND support is efficient with the equal weighting of academic and pastoral support to ensure pupils with SEND achieve well. School leaders ensure pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.

Head of School, Amber Wade, has thanked the staff, pupils, families and wider community who all contribute to the school, currently graded Good –

Ms Wade said: “We are really pleased the work of the school is acknowledged in the report, I’d like to thank all staff, pupils, parents and governors for their ongoing work and support as we continue our journey to being an outstanding school.”

Read the full report on cooksspinneyacademy.org