We were inspected by Ofsted in July 2009. Since the previous inspection in 2006, the school has continued to build both its vibrant curriculum and its philosophy of complete inclusivity, with staff working hard to minimise any learning or personal difficulty that a pupil is facing. As a result of this, we were awarded an ‘Outstanding School’ category in July 2009. The Ofsted team awarded the school the highest grade in 6 out of 7 assessment criteria, rating its overall effectiveness in the provision of education, care and meeting needs of learners as exceptionally and consistently high.
A link to the full report is available here: 2009 Ofsted Report
Quotes from the Ofsted Report
- ‘CJS is a fantastic school, enriching the lives of children and the community, where children thrive and where they develop socially, educationally and personally.’
- The Headteacher, together with the Deputy Headteacher, lead the school in an unceasing and relentless drive to continually innovate and improve. All leaders demonstrate outstanding leadership and management.
- ‘Through an amazing curriculum based on the principles of LIFE – learning, innovation, fun and excellence – the children develop investigational, problem-solving and thinking skills and are highly competent in their use of information and communication technology.’
- ‘Community cohesion is outstanding. Pupils show an acute understanding, not only of their own needs, but also the needs of others.’
- ‘An injection of fun is supplied by strong performing arts and a vast array of extra-curricular activities such as residential visits for each year group.’
- ‘Pupils say they ‘feel safe’ and learn to show great consideration and support for those less fortunate than themselves.’
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/