Press Release
Staff,
pupils and parents at Suttons Primary school, in Suttons Lane Hornchurch are delighted with
their recent Ofsted report which has judged them, yet again, as being a “good”
school. It has been almost five years
since the school was last inspected, during this time the school has undergone
some major changes, including the appointment a new Head and Deputy Head
teacher.
The
inspectors assessed Suttons as being a “good” school overall and in each
of the five key categories: Achievement of Pupils, Quality of Teaching,
Behaviour and Safety, Leadership and Management and Early Years Provision. In addition, the report states: “The school is outstanding in
keeping pupils safe and secure.”
Suttons
prides itself on being: “A small school with great expectations.” Members of
the school community frequently talk about feeling part of a ‘Suttons Family’.
The inspectors, who were in school on 27th and 28th November, agreed, saying:
“The school’s friendly yet purposeful atmosphere enables all pupils to be fully
included, whatever their needs or circumstances.”
Suttons is proud of the quality of teaching which challenges
pupils, allows them to thrive and reach the highest levels of attainment. The school is also delighted that the behaviour and safety of
pupils is praised. Pupils are keen to take on responsibility and are very proud
of their school. They have positive attitudes to learning, are polite, friendly
and show respect for one another and adults.
Head teacher, David Unwin-Bailey said, “This is a fantastic result for the school and a
positive validation of all our effort.
Ofsted are continually raising their expectations, but so are we!” He
added: “We are now looking forward to continuing the journey and building on
our success as we move to outstanding.” 