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Cracoe and Rylstone school's top-class Ofsted
An excellent Ofsted report has been received by Cracoe and Rylstone Primary School.
Inspectors visited the school in March and judged it as "good" and "outstanding" across the board.
The 54-pupil school was deemed outstanding in a number of areas including how well it worked in partnership with others to promote learners' wellbeing and the extent to which children adopted healthy lifestyles and safe practices.
High marks were also given for the school's positive contribution to the community, how well children were guided and supported and how well children developed skills which would contribute to their future economic wellbeing.
Inspector Kath Halifax noted the school's focus on improving writing skills was paying dividends but said she would like the children using these skills when writing in other subjects.
Achievements in physical education and music were regarded as strengths and it was noted the choir and instrumentalists were renowned for their performances.
Teaching assistants and support assistants were praised and teachers were said to prepare work meticulously which the children enjoyed doing. Attendance at the school was above average and children responded exceptionally well to the high expectations of staff.
"It is because of good leadership and management that the school has made good improvement since the last inspection and has the capacity to continue to do so.
"The school's aim in constant pursuit of excellence' is evident in all aspects of its work. Leaders know what they do well and what needs to be done to raise standards further," said Mrs Halifax.
The inspector said she wanted to see better understanding and appreciation of other cultures and pupils writing to the best of their ability in all subjects.
Headteacher Margaret Taylor said: "We are all delighted at the excellent report following our recent Ofsted inspection.
"Our care, support and guidance were judged to be particularly outstanding and the way in which the older children helped and supported the younger ones was particularly noted."
Meanwhile Ofsted inspector Alan Brine paid a one-day visit to Lothersdale Primary School to look at its work in religious education.
He said it was outstanding in every respect and pupils reached standards well above average.
"Pupils gain a rich understanding of diversity which includes, and goes beyond, appreciating religious difference," he added.
Mr Brine suggested that in future even more opportunities should be given to older pupils to discuss issues about religion in the modern world.
Chairman of the governors Stephen Brown said: "The governors, staff, parents and children are delighted with the outcome of this one-day subject inspection."
10:25am Sunday 18th May 2008
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