Stanborough Primary School now rated 'good' by Ofsted

Stanborough Primary School, which teaches 65 children aged three to 11 in Appletree Walk, is now rated ‘good’ by the education watchdog after it was visited from July 3 to 5.

The result published yesterday (September 11) shows that the independent Christian school is on an upward trajectory after it was previously graded ‘inadequate’ in 2019 and ‘requires improvement’ in 2022.

Stanborough teaches 65 children between the ages of three and 11 at its site in Garston.(Image: Stanborough Primary School.)Headteacher Tiann Madden said the result was a testament to the hard work and dedication of staff, pupils and the school community, who each played a “crucial role in our success”.

She added: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents, governors, and the entire school community for their steadfast support and belief in our vision for our pupils. 

“Together, we are committed to contributing to the community, nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared to thrive in their future endeavours."Headteacher Tiann Madden (centre) with Stanborough staff. (Image: Stanborough Primary School) In the report, the quality of education, leadership and management, and the early years provision were all ‘good’, while the students’ behaviour and attitudes, and personal development were both judged ‘outstanding’.

Inspectors said Stanborough pupils learn to “let their light shine” from the nursery onwards and develop values like curiosity, tolerance and respect which they are “proud” to put into practice.

They added: "Pupils challenge themselves to be the very best that they can be in their learning and relationships with others.” 

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Inspectors said pupils challenge themselves to be the very best that they can be. (Image: Stanborough Primary School) Students were also said to feel happy and safe around each other as older children demonstrated mature and considerate attitudes.

In lessons, inspectors saw children listen respectfully to teachers and other students, while they also resolved minor disagreements amicably on their own outside the classroom.

Stanborough school leaders and governors were praised by Ofsted for making the right decisions during the “period of change”, and staff were said to be committed to making continual improvements.

Reading was given particular attention in the inspection report as children develop a “real enthusiasm” for books and take time to read during break times or attend the book club sessions.

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are also identified and given extra help, meaning they achieve “high standards” alongside other children.

Inspectors noted that students did not perform as well in areas of the curriculum which have recently changed, while they also recommended that staff make sure that all subjects are taught consistently in the early years.