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16 swindonlink.com • September 2009
Tenth birthday present from Ofsted for Peatmoor Community Primary School

Headteacher Fiona Thomson, the staff, pupils and governors of Peatmoor Community Primary School were delighted with the glowing com-
mendation received after inspection by Ofsted in July which graded the school as ‘good with outstanding features.’
Ofsted was very impressed by after its pupils and prepare them for particularly noted: ‘Pupils’ out- and governors and to the partner-
the ‘school’s strong leadership’ the next step in their education. In standing behaviour and very posi- ship which exists with parents and
which ensures that ‘new ideas the section ‘personal development tive attitudes make a considerable children at the school.”
move the school forward are fully and well-being’, Peatmoor was contribution to their learning.’ Andrew Bourne, chair of gover-
embraced.’ recognised as being ‘outstanding’ Mrs Thomson, below, said, “we nors commented, “this outcome is
Thirteen ‘outstanding’ judge- in promoting learners’ spiritual, are particularly pleased that Ofsted a fantastic achievement and recog-
ments were received from the in- moral, social and cultural devel- has recognised our broad and rich nition of the whole team approach
spection, which included personal opment. Ofsted also commented curriculum. The report is a tribute at Peatmoor to realise our vision:
development and well-being of on how well learners enjoy their to the hard work of pupils, staff ‘Enjoy Learning, Enjoy Life’.”
students, the quality of provision education: ‘Pupils greatly enjoy
of the school curriculum, working school, especially the very broad
in partnership with others and its range of exciting activities that are
effectiveness of self-evaluation. offered through the outstanding
Of particular merit was the way in curriculum.’
which the school was judged to look The behaviour of pupils was

English, Mathematics and Science
For age 7 upwards
Personal workplans
Fully qualifi ed teachers
Preparation for SATS & GCSE exams
Free assessment and fi rst lesson
More work needed at Bridlewood

Bridlewood Primary School was inspected by Ofsted in June, when the
overall effectiveness of the school was found to be ‘satisfactory.’
NEW
The inspector was particularly
Childcare
vouchers
impressed by the strong sense of
accepted
pride and belonging amongst the
pupils, and the mutually respect-
ful relationships between staff
and pupils alike. The school was
commended for its sensitivity and
attentiveness to vulnerable and at
risk pupils, and classroom manage-
The Blackthorn School of Photography ment was found to be good.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Evening, day and weekend courses in our provision was found to be good,
specialist teaching centre near Cricklade with pupils gaining a strong Raising performance at Bridlewood, Jo
grounding in the reception class Garton who joined in September 2008
across creative and physical devel- Nevertheless the report is posi-
opment, as well as general knowl- tive about the progress made so
edge and understanding. far and recognises that the school
The increasingly popular and can go from strength to strength
lively school web-site is kept up-to- by building on this and making
date and is well used by all members further improvements in the recom-
of the school, while positively im- mended areas.
Booking now for courses starting September 2009 proving communications between Headteacher Jo Garton said, “the
the school and parents. governors and staff of Bridlewood
Since the arrival of the new head- Primary School accept the recent
Evening, day and weekend courses: teacher Jo Grant in September 2008 Ofsted report judgement of satisfac-
there has been an increased focus tory, but we are pleased that many
• Digital photography and Photoshop on raising performance standards areas have been deemed to be good
• Digital printing and colour management across all parts of the curriculum. while the inspectors favourably
This is beginning to be refl ected comment on the strategies that have
• Portraiture and landscape in academic progress, although been implemented this year.
the Ofsted report highlights areas “The report shows that standards
Courses for beginner, intermediate and for further improvement. These of achievement are rising, but are
advanced photographers include the more effective use not yet good enough. This view
of pupil assessments to build on is shared by our school commu-
existing skills and provide greater nity and we have already set plans
www.photography-courses.com challenges for more able pupils. in place guided by the insights of
The report also highlights the the Ofsted report to identify our
Tel: 07920 116492 or 01454 416937 need for better application of areas of focus for the next academic
literacy, numeracy and ICT skills year.”
across all subjects. www.bridlewoodprimaryschool.org.uk

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