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Ofsted inspectors visited the school from 15 to 16 October and carried out a full inspection over the two days. Inspectors identified many strengths of the school including good quality of education, personal development and early years provision.
Highlights noted include ‘pupils are happy in school’, ‘staff are ambitious for pupils to succeed’ and ‘pupils typically learn and achieve well and benefit from a range of additional opportunities.’
Clear progress has also been made since the last inspection, particularly in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Inspectors made recommendations to improve safeguarding processes, polices and procedures and these have all been rectified. Action was also taken immediately to strengthen leadership of the school.
A new interim Chair of Governors is now in place who meets regularly with the Head Teacher to discuss the school’s progress in implementing the inspectors’ recommendations.
The governing board and school leaders are together driving forward improvements needed in the school including monitoring behaviour, encouraging further staff training and tackling persistent absence.
Leoni-fay Webb, Interim Chair of Governors at Kewstoke Primary School said: “Following the two-day Ofsted visit, I have worked with our new interim head to make huge improvements in the processes and procedures used in the school. Many of the recommendations Ofsted made during our two-day visit on the 15th and 16th October have already been implemented with the remainder in process of being implemented. We have taken on board the criticisms of the Governing board and have taken the opportunity to fill our board’s vacancies with new members who have a strong background in safeguarding and behaviour management. We are so proud of the three ‘good’ gradings that we did achieve in quality of education, personal development and EYFS. We are proud of all of our teaching staff at Kewstoke Primary School and their determination to give the children the best education through a challenging few years has shone through in the report.”
Cllr Catherine Gibbons, Executive Member for children’s services, families and life-long learning at North Somerset Council said: “We’re proud of Kewstoke Primary School’s achievement in receiving a good outcome by inspectors in a number of key areas and accept there is more to be done. The school and governors have already implemented a number of changes to address inspector’s feedback. We’ll continue working closely with the school to ensure it delivers the best outcomes for children as they continue along their educational journey.”
To view a copy of Kewstoke Primary School’s Ofsted report, please visit Kewstoke Primary School - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted