Rushbrook celebrates recent Ofsted confirming that the school is ‘GOOD’ in all areas

What Ofsted say about Rushbrook Primary Academy:

“Pupils are happy at this warm and caring school.”

“The curriculum is taught well.”

“The school’s support for pupils’ wider development and well-being is highly effective.”

“Staff are proud to work at the school.”

Following an Ofsted inspection visit in June, we are delighted that the hard work and commitment of pupils, staff, parents, carers, governors and the Trust are positively recognised in this report which resulted in an improved ‘Good’ judgement for Rushbrook Primary Academy. Just some of the standout comments are detailed below:

The school is ambitious for the achievement of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The school has worked effectively with the trust to secure improvements to the quality of its curriculum.
Pupils show respect, manners and courtesy when talking to other pupils and adults.
Pupils are polite and well mannered. They are confident and articulate, including when speaking with visitors.
Pupils’ positive behaviour and their improving levels of attendance at school support their learning.
Pupils display positive attitudes towards their learning.
Children in the Nursery and Reception classes gain a positive start to their education.
[Pupils] know that staff will listen to them.
Pupils appreciate the care and guidance that is offered to them by the school.
[Pupils] have a keen sense of fairness and said that everyone is included at their school.
Pupils revel in their leadership responsibilities, including acting as happiness ambassadors or members of the school parliament.
Pupils enjoy attending a wide range of after-school clubs, including athletics, dance and choir.
The school identifies the additional needs of pupils with SEND at the earliest possible opportunity.
Pupils with SEND participate in all aspects of school life. These pupils achieve well.
Staff check on pupils’ learning and identify misconceptions quickly. This means that pupils achieve well.
The school focuses effectively on staff developing pupils’ love of books.
Staff deliver the well-structured phonics programme effectively…

Principal, Mr Carroll, said: “I am so pleased with the improvement in our Ofsted rating which is testimony to our amazing pupils, dedicated staff and supportive parents, carers, governing board and Trust – so, thank you! At Rushbrook we are committed to ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to learn, develop and grow. We have seen improvements in our progress scores for reading, maths and writing for some time, so I am especially pleased that the report highlights our fantastic personal development offer for pupils which is having such a positive impact on our school community.”

Bright Futures Educational Trust CEO, Dr John Stephens, added: “I am delighted that Ofsted inspectors recognised what we see every day at Rushbrook – a happy, caring school where all children thrive, personally and academically. It’s great that the wonderful efforts of everyone involved in the school have been so positively celebrated in this brilliant report.”