Following an Ofsted inspection in May, Evelyn Community Primary School in Prescot has retained its “Good” Ofsted judgement.
The latest inspection noted that:
- Pupils are happy and safe – something they value most about their school.
- Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities to cultivate new interests and talents. These include playing in the school orchestra, expressing themselves through art or being chosen for a leadership role.
- Pupils develop a deep body of knowledge as they progress through the curriculum and Teachers use assessment strategies effectively to make sure that pupils do not forget what they have learned.
- Teachers and other staff across the school are trained well in teaching pupils to read and staff in early years capture children’s interest through books, stories and rhymes.
- All staff deliver the phonics programme effectively.
- Leaders ensure that all pupils benefit from high-quality opportunities for their wider development. These activities enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils also learn how to make a positive contribution to their local community and the wider world.
- Governors provide an appropriate balance of challenge and support to ensure that leaders continually improve the quality of education that pupils receive.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders and by governors.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Cllr Margaret Harvey, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “I was delighted to read Evelyn Community Primary School’s latest Ofsted inspection report. It clearly demonstrates the strong leadership at the school along with positive attitudes to learning from all – pupils and teaching staff alike – as well as the school’s high expectations around behaviour and achievement.
“It’s clear that pupils are benefitting from an engaging curriculum and are being offered a range of opportunities to develop and grow.
“I was also pleased to note that pupils wear their school badge with pride.
“This is a great outcome for the school. Well done to everyone involved.”
You can read the full Ofsted inspection report on Ofsted’s website.