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Good report for Shaw Ridge
september Swindon Shaw Ridge Primary School has received a good overall Ofsted rating
from its recent inspection, and headteacher Sally Cowell is very grateful
College
- December 2012 Join the success story... to the staff, children and parents for their contribution to the school. An exceptional opportunity
She said: “The in-
spection came at the
The LisTiNg right time, and the to join an ‘Outstanding’ school
report was published
on the same day as our
Year 6 leavers’ party
when we were able to
thank them for all they
have done for Shaw
Part Time courses Ridge before going on Open Evening
to secondary school. It
was a nice reward for
- Learn a new skill, retrain or get all of us at the end of Wednesday 19th September 6pm - 8pm
a new qualification another busy year.”
T h e i n s p e c t o r s
OUT NOW! pil achievement and Shaw Ridge has gained the Arts Council Arts- Open Day
recognised good pu-
behaviour, as well as
mark Gold Award in recognition of their broad
a good standard of
range of drama, art, crafts and media activities
teaching and school
leadership. which include visits from artists to work with Saturday 22nd September 10am - 12noon
pupils, trips to museums, drumming workshops
See all the full details on our website Sally commented: and out of school clubs. Pictured, young artists
LearN a NeW skiLL, reTraiN
www.swindon-college.ac.uk “We’re particularly with deputy headteacher Jan Archer and arts
pleased by the positive
Or geT a NeW qUaLificaTiON! things the inspector coordinator Naomi Sly No need to book, just come along!
freephone 0800 731 2250 or (01793) 491591, said about the social, cultural, moral judgement to outstanding.
and spiritual features of the school, But Sally said: “We’re heading in
email [email protected] and also their recognition of our ex- the right direction. I was surprised
citing and challenging curriculum.” and particularly pleased that the
Further focus on pupil progress inspector said that she would have
S w i n d o n C o l l e g e , N o r t h S t a r A v e n u e , S w i n d o n , W i l t s h i r e , S N 2 1 D Y and attainment across all lessons been happy to send her own chil-
are what’s needed to improve the dren to Shaw Ridge.”
We are delighted to invite any parents considering
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy to visit during either
our Open Evening or Open Day. You and your child will
have the opportunity to look around our outstanding
facilities and meet and talk with the staff, students and
the Headteacher.
Ofsted Nov 2010 - Awarded ‘Outstanding’ in every Category!
“Attainment is high - academic progress and personal
development is excellent - exemplary practice is everywhere
For more information please contact:
Christa Tremblin on 01793 841954
or email
[email protected]
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