OFSTED Quotes

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June 2010

'Marshfield is a happy, harmonious school that provides a good and rapidly improving standard of education for its pupils. Some aspects of the school's work are outstanding.'

'Care for its pupils is of the highest quality and the work provided is often imaginative and thought provoking.'

'Teaching has many strengths and the use of assessment by teachers and support staff to help pupils learn more effectively is excellent.'

'Effective use is made of innovative initiatives which help pupils prepare for the next steps in their education.'  

'Partnerships with external agencies and the local community are exceptional.'

'Pupils have strong spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness.'

'The pupils' improving basic skills, confident use of information and comunication technology, financial awareness through enterprise activities, such as some based on The Apprentice, and overall good manners, contribute effectively to pupils' future economic well-being.'

'Lessons include well-planned activities that challenge all pupils because they are closely matched to pupils' needs.'

'Consistently accurate assessments of how well pupils are doing feed into a rigorous tracking system and are used to set challenging individual targets.'

'Marshfield is an extremely caring school that places great importance on developing pupils'esteem and confidence.'

'Pupils at risk of underachievement and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported by experienced well-trained staff and through very strong links with external agencies.'

'Leaders' vision has equality of opportunity at its heart and is one of the key reasons for the school's good outcomes.'  

'Governors support the school fully and play an increasingly effective role in monitoring and challenging its performance.'

'Partnerships with the local mosque, local businesses, external agencies and other establishments beyond the school are outstanding.'

'Good links are developed with parents and carers, who speak appreciatively of the 'wonderful learning' that takes place.'