Ofsted

Our last Ofsted inspection was in May 2024 and we were judged to be a ‘good school’ in all areas.

The report notes:

This is a 'good school' because:

• Pupils’ achievements in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of key stage 2 are good. Pupils’ progress continues to improve year on year.
• Parents are overwhelmingly positive about how happy and safe their children are. They praise the care and support that the school provides for their children.
• Leaders and governors are ambitious for the pupils and provide a good quality of education.
• Leaders provide pupils with a rich and creative curriculum that underpins teaching and learning. Pupils build their knowledge well across a range of subjects. The quality of pupils’ work in art is particularly impressive.
• Leadership of the early years is effective. Adults provide precise teaching so that children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for Year 1.
• Rattlesden is an inclusive school which is at the heart of the small, rural village community. Staff develop strong relationships with pupils and their families.
• Staff use their knowledge of pupils effectively when planning learning. As a result, individual pupils’ needs are well met.
• Pupils are enthusiastic about learning. They enjoy school and are kind and caring towards each other. ​

You can read our Ofsted report by clicking here.

You can visit our pages on the Ofsted website by clicking on the link below:
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​Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy
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​To give your views to Ofsted please visit parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/
​ParentView gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think about our school, from the quality of teaching to dealing with bullying and behaviour. The survey can be completed at any time; you don’t have to wait until the school is being inspected.

Click to download PDF of Ofsted report