Oxford Road Community Primary is a Good School - Ofsted

‘Oxford Road Community Primary is a Good School’ – Ofsted

18/11/2014
Reading Borough Council Press Release
OXFORD Road Community Primary School has been rated good by Ofsted. Inspectors found that the school’s “ongoing improvements … mean standards are rising further”.

In the report published on 10th November, the Headteacher was praised for her “excellent leadership” and senior leaders were noted as having “tackled inadequate teaching (to) make sure that this is eradicated”.
The school’s children were commended on being tolerant and for their support for each other, and the report also stated that the “the behaviour of pupils is good because they are keen to work hard.” Additionally, inspectors found that the children “speak very proudly about their school”.

Report highlights include:
• From their different starting points, all groups of pupils make good progress
• Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are well supported. They make at least good progress, and some make rapid progress
• The Early Years Foundation Stage is a strength of the school and gives children in Nursery and Reception a good start to their learning
• Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress because the school helps them develop their confidence in speaking and understanding English. As they do so, their progress in other subjects accelerates quickly

The school will now be working towards the highest Ofsted rating by following recommendations to enhance the precision of feedback given to teachers so that they are clear on what constitutes outstanding practice.

Headteacher, Mrs Claire Hurst said:

“We are very proud of the report which recognises the good progress our school has made and the high standard of education our children receive. It also captures the ethos of our school; one that helps children to “understand how to make the most of the opportunities they have” and to “prepare them very well for making a positive contribution to the school, the community around them, and as positive citizens".”

“We endeavour to inspire the hearts and minds of both our children and the community and I have no doubt the school will continue to move from strength to strength.”

Lead Member for Education, Cllr John Ennis said:

“This is another good report for Oxford Road Community Primary and shows how their efforts to raise achievement levels have paid off.
“I’d like to congratulate everyone at the school for all their hard work.”

“Ofsted noted how the Local Authority has been working closely with the school, at their request. We will continue to support them, and any other school, to drive up standards.”

80% of Reading schools under Local Authority control are now rated good or outstanding, which is in line with the national average.




ENDS

Notes for Editors:
Oxford Road Community Primary School Ofsted report can be found here:
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/109786