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Moredon gets top rating from Ofsted
Two years after opening its doors, Moredon Primary School has been described as outstanding by Ofsted
inspectors.
In 24 out of 27 inspection cat- and passionate team providing munity as well as all the staff at
egories the school was given the outstanding leadership and totally the school.” The Blackthorn School
highest possible mark. The achieve- committed to doing the best for Always looking to improve, the of Photography
ment is all the more remarkable as their pupils. The school will now staff will be working on the Ofsted
Moredon Infants and Juniors only be included on an Ofsted register recommendations on improving Digital image-making
came together in the newly built of outstanding providers; the only pupils’ writing skills. “We have an and black and white printing
school, led by headteacher Lauren primary in the urban area of Swin- absolute commitment to giving the based at our specialist
Connor, in 2006. don to achieve this. best to our school: every single day teaching centre near Cricklade
The inspectors commented “To get 24 grade ones is a phe- we ask what are we going to do to Evening, day and weekend
not only on pupils’ exceptional nomenal achievement for everyone make it better.” courses for beginners and
progress but also on their personal involved in teaching, support and • Nursery places on offer. There are advanced photographers
development and their exemplary welfare in the school,” said Ms a few places available in the nursery www.photography-courses.com
behaviour. They praised the staff Connor. “We are absolutely thrilled at the school for September. Call Tel: 01454 416937
with the inspector stating that the and delighted that the team has 600344 for details or 07920 116492
head, deputy head and other senior been recognised. It’s a success for
members of staff are a dedicated the children, parents and the com-
Moredon Primary pupils and parents celebrating with headteacher Lauren Connor

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