Ofsted

Our last Ofsted Inspection was in March 2023.  We received a very positive report grading the school as good in every aspect (quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision).
 
  • South Petherwin is a welcoming and inclusive school
  • Pupils and staff are proud to be part of the school
  • Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend regularly
  • Pupils say that everyone is kind and caring
  • Teachers have high expectations of pupils
  • Pupils enjoy learning and work well in lessons
  • Staff place a strong focus on rewarding positive behaviour and effort
  • Parents are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school. 
  • One parent's comment reflected the views of many, "the school is a community where everyone is part of a team.  It's such a wonderful caring environment."
  • Parents appreciate the school's strong focus on the wider development of pupils
  • Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils
  • Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum, which reflects their local area its history and traditions
  • Pupils enjoy reading
  • Pupils in key stage 2 particularly appreciate the high-quality books in the school's library
  • (Pupils) rapidly learn to read fluently and with confidence
  • Pupils develop secure strategies to help them to solve mathematical problems
  • Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach.  They plan learning that helps pupils build on their prior knowledge
  • Teachers regularly check pupils' learning.  They identify pupils' misconceptions quickly and help them if they do not understand.
  • Leaders are ambitious about what pupils with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can achieve.
  • Children get off to a good start with they join the school.  They settle in quickly.  Staff teach them to be kind, share and take turns very well.
  • Pupils behave well in lessons.  They take pride in their work and try to do their best.
  • Pupils learn to be responsible, respectful and active citizens.
  • Staff value highly the support their receive from senior leaders, who prioritise their continuing professional development.
  • Governors are supportive of the school.  They have a wealth of experience and skills.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.