CABOT Primary School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report, with the education watchdog reporting that “children follow the school rules of ‘ready, respectful and safe’. As a result, the school is calm and purposeful” and that “the kind and nurturing relationships pupils form with staff help them to feel safe”.
Cabot was praised for its “successful and ambitious curriculum” whose impact, particularly on reading, writing and number fluency, is evident throughout the school. The 200 pupils, with whom many speak English as an additional language, speak with confidence and accuracy – an accolade to the school’s committed and compassionate culture.
Furthermore, this is demonstrated by Ofsted’s observation that “The school prioritises the effective teaching of reading. Pupils at risk of falling behind are swiftly identified and given the additional support they need.”
The significant benefits that being a part of Excalibur Academies Trust brings, was recognised when referencing the school’s overhaul of the wider curriculum, which “supports pupils to build on what they have learned before”. The report also states that “the school and trust are relentless in their drive to be aspirational for pupils. Their actions have maintained the standards identified at the time of the previous inspection. Staff feel valued and enjoy working at the school”.
Felicity Llewelyn-Hodgson, Principal of Cabot Primary School comments: “I am delighted that this Ofsted report has accurately captured the Cabot community. We are so proud of our children and what they achieve with the nurture and education from staff and their families. I want to thank all the Cabot staff for their dedication, commitment and high expectations for all children, as well as colleagues beyond our immediate setting and across Excalibur schools who have supported us.”
Claire Mirams, Director of Primary Improvement at Excalibur Academies Trust added: “This is a marvellous outcome for Cabot.”