Clean sweep of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' ratings for Swindon primary school

The team at Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary in North Swindon are celebrating the result of an Ofsted inspection.

The school, part of Educate Together Academy Trust, was rated 'Outstanding' for early years provision and 'Good' for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
A school spokesperson said: "We are absolutely delighted with our OFSTED report, everything we stand for as a school and Educate Together Trust was clear for the inspectors to see.
"Our school community; children, families and staff have achieved a thriving, caring, forward thinking school.
"We continue to be fully committed to build upon this success as we strive to extend our outstanding standard in EYFS [Early Years Foundation Stage], across the rest of the school as it continues to grow."
The inspection team said in their report: This is a welcoming and inclusive school. The school’s vision, ‘Learn together, live together’, is at the heart of all the school provides.
"Staff have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. Most pupils meet these well. Pupils enjoy school and attend regularly. They are happy and sociable.
"Pupils have positive attitudes. They work hard and achieve well, particularly in the early years.
"The school provides interesting opportunities, which ignite pupils’ enthusiasm for learning. For example, children in the Reception Year learn to print beehive patterns using paint and bubble wrap.
"A mobile farm visits the school so that pupils can learn about animals. Pupils have the opportunity to perform at the local theatre. They learn about different cultures, for example, when they learn about the Chinese New Year and Eid.
"Pastoral provision is strong. Staff forge supportive relationships with families. Pupils feel well cared for and safe at school. The school prioritises pupils’ well-being.
"Pupils can practise mindfulness and yoga. The school helps pupils to pursue their interests, through activities such as cookery club, dance and football.
"Parents and carers talk about the school in glowing terms. They typically comment that this is a ‘fantastic school’ that helps their children to thrive."