Ofsted

Our school had it's last Ofsted inspection on 18-19th September 2008.

Overall effectiveness of the school... (Grade 1)

"Oakfield Infant school is outstanding. It fully lives up to its vision of providing 'a high quality education that enables each child to develop to their full potential, preparing them for the next stage in life.'

Effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage... (Grade 1)

"The Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS) is outstanding. This is the result of outstanding leadership and management, excellent teaching and learning and a warm, stimulating environment"

Achievement and standards (Grade 1)

"Achievement is outstanding abnd standards are very high by the end of Year 2. Excellent progress in the EYFS results in a higher than average proportion of pupils exceeding the expectations for their age by the end of Reception. Outstanding progress continues through Key Stage 1 because excellent teaching consolidates and extends learning to meet the needs of all pupils."

Personal development and well-being (Grade 1)

"This is outstanding, along with spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Most pupils love school and are very happy. This is reflected in their very good attendance and excellent behaviour.

QUALITY OF PROVISION

Teaching and learning (Grade 1)

Pupils learn rapidly because they are taught extremely well. Teachers provide excellent encouragement and help for pupils during lessons.

Curriculum and other activities (Grade 1)

"Careful planning and commitment keeps enjoyment at the heart of learning and results in a balanced and exciting curriculum."

"Enrichment for learning is excellent"

Care, guidance and support (Grade 1)

"The school takes excellent care of its pupils and their welfare is at the heart of its work."

Leadership and management (Grade 1)

"The leadership team of headteacher, staff and govenors have successfully sustained high achievement and make an excellent contribution to community cohesion. The school has improved since the last inspection and has an excellent capacity to continue to improve in the future."

 

Some of Ofsted's letter to the pupils of Oakfield Infant School following their inspection

"Dear Pupils,

Oakfield Infants is an outstanding school. It is very well organised and your headteacher, teachers and govenors take great care of you. We saw some excellent lessons, with interesting activities, where you made great progress."