Carleton Park Junior and Infant School has been praised by Ofsted as an ‘Outstanding’ school in all five inspected judgement areas – quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
Ofsted praised that ‘pupils receive an exceptional education’ at Carleton Park. Inspectors also commended the schools positive culture where ‘pupils care for one another. This is seen in their many small gestures of kindness’.
During their visit, Ofsted praised the school’s teaching as ‘ambitious and highly effective’. Highlighting that ‘teachers have excellent knowledge of the subjects they teach. They choose the right activities to help children learn and remember’.
Ofsted describe pupil’s behaviour as ‘exemplary’ and that ‘staff establish very clear and consistent routines, which pupils confidently follow’.
The school’s commitment to personal development was also highlighted, stating that ‘The 50 Experiences that underpin pupil’s personal development are carefully planned from Reception through to Year 6’ and that ‘there are also many opportunities to connect with the community and learn about the world of work’.
Michelle Winter, Headteacher at Carleton Park Junior & Infant School, said:
“I am extremely proud of the results of the recent Ofsted inspection. This outcome is a testament to the hard work, dedication and passion of our talented and committed staff, the supportive wider school community, and of course, our fantastic pupils who bring energy, enthusiasm and happiness to our school every day.
While we celebrate this achievement, our focus remains on providing every child with an exceptional education and helping them grow to be the best they can be.”
Julian Appleyard OBE, CEO of Pontefract Academies Trust, commented:
“We are immensely proud of the Carleton Park Ofsted report. Achieving outstanding judgements in all five inspected areas reflects the hard work, commitment, and passion of the entire school community. Pupils, staff, and parents and carers all play a huge role in the improvement journey of any school and Carleton is a wonderful example of that.
This achievement reinforces the Trust’s mission to give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The report is a great accolade for the school and gives everyone connected with the school a huge boost. You only have to walk into the school to see it is a special place and i am pleased that the Ofsted team recognised that”.
Read the full report: Carleton Park Ofsted Report