News School praised by inspectors
Snaith School has been given the thumbs up and has been rated 'good' in all areas of a recent Ofsted inspection.
Both students and their parents are said to be very positive about the education the school provides and one parent commented that the school offers 'a fantastic approach that recognises and rewards effort, not just academic achievement'.
Inspecting officer Mrs Ann Wallis said: "Students achieve well because teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. Typically, lessons are well planned, activities are varied and interesting, teaching is knowledgeable and clear explanations extend students' skills and understanding well."
Students were said to make positive contributions to the school and the wider community and are well cared for by the staff. The school specialises in business and enterprise and this was recognised by the inspectors as having had a significant impact on the life of the school with a wealth of opportunities available for students to develop their enterprise and teamwork skills.
Mrs Wallis said: "The targets set for achievement and the uptake of courses associated with the specialist school status are challenging and are being met with success. Specialist status has a positive impact on the curriculum so it provides good opportunities for students to study business related subjects and to develop their enterprise skills."
The governors were also said to have a 'sharp perception of the school's strengths and areas for improvement' and be 'painstaking in their support and encouragement of initiatives for improving the school's provision'.
Mrs Wallis also praised the head, Mrs Jean Pickerill, stating that: "Her skilful and perceptive leadership has stimulated the loyalty and commitment of staff at all levels in striving to maintain a good quality in the school's work and seeking further improvement."
Mrs Pickerill said: "We are delighted with the report. We feel that both pupils and staff together with the help and support of parents and governors worked very hard and it is great for these efforts to be recognised. The inspectors' report is a springboard for further improvements to this already very successful school."
It was commented that to improve further the school should raise stands and achievements in English, increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching and learning by identifying and sharing best practice more effectively.
Mrs Wallis said: "The school has recognised that students were performing less well in English at both key stages and has taken strong action to remedy this weakness. Currently, students are progressing well in lessons and detailed school data indicate that most are on track to reach their targets in English this year."
Published on 17th July 2008 in News.
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