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Potters Gate CofE Primary SchoolOfsted inspection, 9 Jun 2011

Inspected 9 Jun 2011 · published 30 Jun 2011 · URN 125161

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Ofsted inspected Potters Gate CofE Primary School on 9 Jun 2011. The overall judgement was Good. Ofsted published the report on 30 Jun 2011. Source: Ofsted (Open Government Licence v3).

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    9 Jun 2011

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    GU9 7BB

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    Potters Gate CofE Primary School

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    125161

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Potters Gate CofE Primary School Inspection report

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Unique Reference Number 125161 Local Authority Surrey Inspection number 359854 Inspection dates 8–9 June 2011 Reporting inspector Julie Sackett

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This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.

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Type of school Primary School category Voluntary controlled Age range of pupils 4–11 Gender of pupils Mixed Number of pupils on the school roll 240 Appropriate authority The governing body Chair Richard Haines Headteacher Jane Whittington Date of previous school inspection 2 July 2008 School address Potters Gate Farnham GU9 7BB Telephone number 01252 715619 Fax number 01252 718165 Email address info@potters-gate.surrey.sch.uk

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Age group 4–11 Inspection dates 8–9 June 2011 Inspection number 359854 achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by three additional inspectors. The team observed 16 lessons taught by nine teachers. Discussions were held with senior staff, members of the governing body, pupils and parents and carers. Inspectors observed the school's work and looked at documentation including the school's improvement plan, policies, and records of pupils' attainment and progress. The inspection team considered 90 responses to questionnaires from parents and carers, as well as questionnaires from staff and pupils. The inspection team reviewed many aspects of the school's work. It looked in detail at a number of key areas.  The learning, progress and attainment of all pupils, particularly in mathematics  The quality of provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage and its impact on children's learning and progress.  The effectiveness of developments in the curriculum in supporting progress and

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Introduction

learning.  The effectiveness of leaders and managers at all levels in tackling the areas for improvement identified in the last inspection.

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Information about the school

Potters Gate is an average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below the national average. A smaller than average number of pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Most pupils are from White British backgrounds. There are few pupils who speak English as an additional language. The after-school club, which is managed by the governing body, was included in this inspection. There is also a children's centre on site which was inspected separately at the time of this inspection. The school has Artsmark Silver award and Sing Up Gold award. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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Main findings

This is a good school with a number of notable strengths. High-quality care and support are central to the school's ethos. As a result, by the time pupils leave the school, they are mature and thoughtful young people who make a very good contribution to the school and the local community. The strength of the school community is underpinned by its religious ethos and a commitment to inclusion. This is reflected in one pupil's comment, 'Everyone is equal and no one judges us.' Together with the headteacher, all staff and governors have the welfare of the pupils very much at heart and strive to ensure that all pupils make the most of their talents. The effectiveness of the school's engagement with parents and carers is excellent and the school uses a wide range of strategies to seek their views, including regular questionnaires and governors' presence at events. It also works actively and positively with the children's

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Main findings

centre. The homeschool link worker plays a key role in supporting pupils and their families, including those pupils whose circumstances make them vulnerable. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school and very appreciative of the dedication of the headteacher and staff. One parent summed up the views of many parents and carers by writing, 'Our children delight in going to school, their enthusiasm and love of learning is totally down to the teachers, teaching methods and positive atmosphere at Potters Gate School, championed by the headteacher.' Children get off to a flying start in their Reception Year and all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, continue to make good progress until they leave in Year 6, reaching levels of attainment which are broadly in line with national averages. This demonstrates a good improvement in standards achieved since the last

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Main findings

inspection. However, attainment has been higher in English than in mathematics in recent years. The school has responded rigorously with several carefully planned initiatives to address this difference. For example, gaps in some pupils' mathematical knowledge have been identified and high-quality, intensive individual support, which is closely focused on pupils' needs, has been provided. Inspection activities confirm that these initiatives ar e successfully accelerating the progress made by these pupils, particularly at Key Stage 1. The quality of teaching is consistently good and sometimes outstanding. Positive relationships and good subject knowledge are key strengths of teaching. Pupils are typically fully engaged and interested except, on occasions, when the pace of the lesson slows, for example during the transition between one part of the lesson and the next. In the large majority of lessons, there is good use of assessment information to plan work

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Main findings

that meets individual pupils' needs well and provides appropriate challenge. In a small minority of lessons, however, opportunities are missed to enhance the progress of more- able pupils because activities to challenge and extend these pupils are not introduced early enough in the lesson. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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Main findings

Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and out at play. Pupils demonstrate an excellent knowledge about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They jump at the chance to participate in sport and eat well-balanced meals. Pupils feel extremely safe and understand how to take sensible steps to contribute to their own safety, for example when using the internet. Self-evaluation is thorough and accurate, and the school has been successful in making improvements in key areas such as the curriculum since the last inspection. There is rigorous tracking of pupils' progress. Teachers meet each term to use data to monitor pupils' progress, plan future learning and set challenging targets. Strong senior leadership, a very clear vision and joint team effort throughout the school demonstrate a good capacity for sustaining the improvement already made. The high morale of the staff is reflected in one comment made by a member of staff, 'I am very proud to be a member of

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Main findings

Potters Gate staff and very much enjoy working here.'

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What does the school need to do to improve further?

 Further enhance the rate of pupils' progress, particularly in mathematics, by: ensuring that teaching always provides challenging tasks that are pitched at the right level for all pupils, including the more able, throughout the lesson ensuring that the pace of lessons is consistently challenging.

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

One pupil said, 'I like the atmosphere in school. Everyone helps one another as it is a small school.' She spoke for the many who come to school enthusiastically each morning, looking forward to all that school has to offer. For example, Year 4 pupils made the most of a mobile climbing wall during sports week with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. One pupil, when asked what he had learnt on the climbing wall, said 'to be brave and go for your targets,' reflecting the strong contribution such activities make to pupils' confidence and achievement. Pupils express complete confidence in adults to sort out any concerns or worries. Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in their excellent behaviour. They take on a good range of jobs and responsibilities around the school very maturely and responsibly, and are proud of their school. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good, evident in pupils' respect for each other and in their zest for

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

life and learning. In music, pupils sing enthusiastically, tunefully and with confidence, a factor recognised by the school's recent achievement of the Sing Up Gold award. Children enter school with levels of knowledge and understanding which are below those expected for their age, although this picture varies from year to year. All groups of pupils make similarly good progress over time, including those who speak English as an additional language, and achieve well. However, more-able pupils on occasion make slower progress than they might, particularly in mathematics. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because of careful attention from teaching assistants in lessons and very well-directed support. Pupils have good relationships with teachers and teaching assistants. They achieve well and enjoy their learning because they listen carefully to instructions, respond promptly to

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

expected routines and quickly get down to work. For example, in a Year 1 literacy lesson, pupils sensibly explored a range of seaside objects and then suggested some thoughtful Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

adjectives to describe a starfish, including 'spiky', 'sharp' and 'stripy'. These strengths, combined with very positive attitudes to learning, make a good contribution to the next steps in their education.

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

These are the grades for pupils' outcomes

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

Pupils' achievement and the extent to which they enjoy their learning 2

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

Taking into account: Pupils' attainment¹

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

The quality of pupils' learning and their progress 2

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

The quality of learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their progress

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles 1

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

The extent to which pupils contribute to the school and wider community 2

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

The extent to which pupils develop workplace and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

Taking into account: Pupils' attendance¹

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

The extent of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development 2

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Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils 2

1 The grades for attainment and attendance are: 1 is high; 2 is above average; 3 is broadly average; and 4

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How effective is the provision?

Teachers use their good subject knowledge to provide logical links to real-life situations. This, together with good questioning, ensures pupils achieve well. They carefully check individual understanding as they move around the classrooms and put pupils back on track should they be struggling. Pupils' work is marked regularly and in the best lessons they are given opportunities to actively consider and respond to the teacher's recommendations. For example, 'a tunnel, carved in the rock by time, sea and man, lay before Cherry' and 'a dripping wall, cold as ice, crumbled onto the cave floor' were two pupils' responses. Good teamwork between teachers and teaching assistants ensures that teaching assistants have a clear understanding of their role in the lesson. As a result, they provide very effective support for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. In a small minority of the teaching, planning does not take full account

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How effective is the provision?

of individual needs, especially more-able pupils and, on occasion, the pace of learning is not sufficiently challenging. The curriculum is well organised and imaginatively planned, with meaningful links between subjects. The school acknowledges the need to further enhance pupils' knowledge and Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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How effective is the provision?

awareness of different communities and beliefs through its curriculum provision. Curriculum developments since the last inspection mean that pupils are now more actively involved in their learning, for example through looking at aspects of the class topic which particularly interest them and presenting research completed at home in a format of their choice. For instance, pupils' responses to a Year 4 topic about India included a well- presented comparison of European and Indian wedding dresses and a review of traditional Indian food. The school's achievement of the Artsmark Silver award is reflected in the above average quality of the artwork and the successful emphasis given to the development of artistic skills and techniques. Information and communication technology is used well to support learning across a range of subjects and contributes to the good development of workplace skills. A wide range of enrichment activities, including the Year

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How effective is the provision?

5 visit to Wintershall and events such as sports week, provide rich and memorable experiences and contribute very well to pupils' learning and personal development. The care, guidance and support of pupils is outstanding. There are many examples of extremely successful work with pupils, their families and outside agencies to help remove barriers to learning and well-being. There are very well established links with partner secondary school which successfully aid transition. The well-organised after-school club provides a calm, enjoyable and positive end to the day for those pupils who attend. Staff do all they can to ensure pupils come to school regularly and their efforts have resulted in above average levels of attendance for several years.

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How effective is the provision?

These are the grades for the quality of provision

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How effective is the provision?

Taking into account: The use of assessment to support learning

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How effective is the provision?

The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils' needs, including, where relevant, through partnerships

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How effective is the provision?

The effectiveness of care, guidance and support 1

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How effective are leadership and management?

The headteacher has very successfully built a shared ethos of high expectations for all pupils, coupled with strong levels of care. Through regular monitoring, including teaching and learning, leaders and managers at all levels have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school and make an active and valuable contribution to school improvement. This has ensured that the areas for improvement identified in the last inspection have been successfully addressed. Rigorous use of pupil assessment data enables the school to identify very promptly those pupils slipping behind and successfully provide ways for them to catch up. The governing body is very knowledgeable about the context of the school and gives thoughtful and perceptive strategic direction to the school. Governors and the headteacher regularly gauge pupils', parents' and carers' views, ensuring these inform future planning.

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How effective are leadership and management?

The school has developed very effective ways of working with those parents and carers who are less likely to engage with the school, including close liaison with the children's Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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How effective are leadership and management?

centre, to encourage parents and carers to share in their children's learning with the school. The school maintains good links with outside organisations, including other schools and agencies, which make a good contribution to pupils' good achievement and well- being. The promotion of equal opportunities is good and well managed through careful monitoring which is used well to identify and address any unevenness in pupils' achievement. Leaders do not tolerate any kind of discrimination. Safeguarding procedures are robust and effective and monitoring procedures are well established to ensure pupils are safe. The school promotes community cohesion well. It is justly proud of the strength of its school community and its links with the local community, and has plans in place to extend pupils' understanding of different contexts within the United Kingdom and beyond.

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How effective are leadership and management?

These are the grades for leadership and management

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement

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How effective are leadership and management?

Taking into account: The leadership and management of teaching and learning

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness of the governing body in challenging and supporting the school so that weaknesses are tackled decisively and statutory responsibilities met

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness of the school's engagement with parents and carers 1

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and well-being 2

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness with which the school promotes equality of opportunity and tackles discrimination

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness of safeguarding procedures 2

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness with which the school promotes community cohesion 2

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How effective are leadership and management?

The effectiveness with which the school deploys resources to achieve value for money 2

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Early Years Foundation Stage

Children quickly settle and are eager to learn because adults have very successfully created a happy, welcoming and calm environment in which children are nurtured from the start. The learning environment is well organised and attractive, with many pictures, letters and words to promote interest in and love of language. Children listen attentively, move between different activities safely and responsibly, and behave exceptionally well. Well-planned themed topics ensure that all areas of learning are covered and plenty of stimulating activities capture children's imagination. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed examining mini-beasts with magnifiers, while others who were involved in a spider-web board game happily chatted about who was winning and how many more spaces their toy spider needed to move to win. As a result of activities such as these, children make good progress, particularly in reading, calculating and creative

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Early Years Foundation Stage

development, from starting points which are generally below typical expectations. Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory, and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms

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Early Years Foundation Stage

Relationships between the adults and the children are warm and trusting. Parents and carers know their children are in safe hands. Adults know the individual children very well and take great care to maintain good assessment records. These are then used successfully to identify the next steps in children's learning. Children's needs are identified early and support is good for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and for those whose circumstances may make them more vulnerable. Questioning by teachers and adults is used well to probe children's understanding and capture their interest. For example, the teacher very successfully explored a child's understanding of number while he used modelling clay and straws to make a spider. As a result, he made good progress in number and calculating skills. The provision is well managed, and well-established procedures ensure that adults have

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Early Years Foundation Stage

accurate and reliable information about children's progress. Detailed planning takes good account of the wide ability range. Arrangements to support children's arrival at the beginning of the year, as well as their transition to Year 1, are good and include visits to a range of pre-school settings as well as home visits.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

These are the grades for the Early Years Foundation Stage

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Early Years Foundation Stage

Overall effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Early Years Foundation Stage

Taking into account: Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The quality of provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management of the Early Years Foundation Stage

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Views of parents and carers

The overwhelming majority of parents and carers who responded to the questionnaire and those who inspectors spoke to personally were extremely supportive of the school. Of the very small number of concerns raised, most were individual cases. A very few parents and carers raised concerns about the extent to which the school helps pupils to adopt healthy lifestyles; the extent to which parents and carers are helped to support their child's needs; and how well the school meets individual pupils' needs. During the inspection, pupils demonstrated excellent understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Inspectors found the school's engagement with parents and carers to be exemplary and the effectiveness with which the school meets individual pupils' needs to be good.

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

Ofsted invited all the registered parents and carers of pupils registered at Potters Gate CofE Primary School to complete a questionnaire about their views of the school. In the questionnaire, parents and carers were asked to record how strongly they agreed with 13 statements about the school.

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The inspection team received 90 completed questionnaires by the end of the on-site inspection. In total, there are 240 pupils registered at the school.

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

Statements Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Total % Total % Total % Total % My child enjoys school 77 86 13 14 0 0 0 0 The school keeps my child safe 85 94 5 6 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

My school informs me about my child's progress 55 61 35 39 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

My child is making enough progress at this school 52 58 38 42 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The teaching is good at this school 58 64 32 36 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school helps me to support my child's learning 48 53 40 44 1 1 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school helps my child to have a healthy lifestyle 65 72 23 26 2 2 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school makes sure that my child is well prepared for the future (for example changing year group, changing school, and for children who are finishing school, entering further or higher education, or entering employment) 49 54 38 42 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school meets my child's particular needs 51 57 36 40 2 2 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school deals effectively with unacceptable behaviour 56 62 33 37 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school takes account of my suggestions and concerns 43 48 47 52 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The school is led and managed effectively 71 79 19 21 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

Overall, I am happy with my child's experience at this school 73 81 17 19 0 0 0 0

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Responses from parents and carers to Ofsted's questionnaire

The table above summarises the responses that parents and carers made to each statement. The percentages indicate the proportion of parents and carers giving that response out of the total number of completed questionnaires. Where one or more parents and carers chose not to answer a particular question, the percentages will not add up to 100%.

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding These features are highly effective. An outstanding school provides exceptionally well for all its pupils' needs.

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 2 Good These are very positive features of a school. A school that is good is serving its pupils well.

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 3 Satisfactory These features are of reasonable quality. A satisfactory school is providing adequately for its pupils.

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 4 Inadequate These features are not of an acceptable standard. An inadequate school needs to make significant improvement in order to meet the needs of its pupils. Ofsted inspectors will make further visits until it improves.

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Type of school Outstanding Good Satisfactory Inadequate

New school inspection arrangements were introduced on 1 September 2009. This means that inspectors now make some additional judgements that were not made previously. The data in the table above are for the period 1 September 2010 to 31 December 2010 and are consistent with the latest published official statistics about maintained school inspection outcomes (see www.ofsted.gov.uk ). The sample of schools inspected during 2010/11 was not representative of all schools nationally, as weaker schools are inspected more frequently than good or outstanding schools. Percentages are rounded and do not always add exactly to 100. Sixth form figures reflect the judgements made for the overall effectiveness of the sixth form in secondary schools, special schools and pupil referral units.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

Achievement: the progress and success of a pupil in their learning, development or training.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

Attainment: the standard of the pupils' work shown by test and examination results and in lessons.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

Capacity to improve: the proven ability of the school to continue improving. Inspectors base this judgement on what the school has accomplished so far and on the quality of its systems to maintain improvement.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

Leadership and management: the contribution of all the staff with responsibilities, not just the headteacher, to identifying priorities, directing and motivating staff and running the school.

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Learning: how well pupils acquire knowledge, develop their understanding, learn and practise skills and are developing their competence as learners.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

Overall effectiveness: inspectors form a judgement on a school's overall effectiveness based on the findings from their inspection of the school. The following judgements, in particular, influence what the overall effectiveness judgement will be.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

 The school's capacity for sustained improvement.  Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils.  The quality of teaching.  The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils' needs, including, where relevant, through partnerships.  The effectiveness of care, guidance and support.

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Common terminology used by inspectors

Progress: the rate at which pupils are learning in lessons and over longer periods of time. It is often measured by comparing the pupils' attainment at the end of a key stage with their attainment when they started.

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carers to share with their children. It describes Ofsted's

main findings from the inspection of their school.

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carers to share with their children. It describes Ofsted's

This letter is provided for the school, parents and carers to share with their children. It describes Ofsted's main findings from the inspection of their school. 10 June 2011

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carers to share with their children. It describes Ofsted's

Dear Pupils Inspection of Potters Gate CofE Primary School, Farnham GU9 7BB. Thank you for the very warm and friendly welcome you gave us when we visited your school recently and for spending time talking to us. We really enjoyed meeting you. We found Potters Gate to be a good school. These are some of the things we found.  You enjoy coming to school and you are polite and extremely well behaved. This is helping you to do well.  You are making good progress in lessons and reach attainment levels that are similar to those found in other schools.  You have an excellent understanding of how to keep safe and are very committed to living healthy lifestyles.  You enjoy helping in school and get on really well together.  Teaching in your school is good. Your teachers teach you well and make learning fun. You like learning and find your lessons interesting.  You are extremely well cared for and you told us that you feel very happy and safe

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carers to share with their children. It describes Ofsted's

in school.  All the adults in your school want you to do your best and Mrs Whittington and the staff and governors know what needs to be done to improve the school. We have asked the headteacher and staff to help you to do even better, especially in mathematics, by:  making sure that teaching always challenges you throughout the lesson  ensuring that the pace of lessons is always good so that you can make the best progress that you can. We wish each one of you every success in your future education and hope that you continue to enjoy learning as much as you do now. All of you can help the school by continuing to work hard.

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carers to share with their children. It describes Ofsted's

Julie Sackett Lead inspector out in the guidance 'Complaining about inspections', which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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