Good Shepherd RC Primary School

Good Shepherd RC Primary School Inspection report

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100354 Unique Reference Number Hammersmith and Fulham Local Authority 276293 Inspection number 7 °8 December 2005 Inspection dates Sandra Teacher Reporting inspector

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

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Primary Type of school Voluntary aided School category 3 °11 Age range of pupils Mixed Gender of pupils Number on roll School

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The governing body Appropriate authority Chair Ms Catherine Doogan Not previously inspected Date of previous school inspection 35 Gayford Road School address London W12 9BY

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02087435060 Telephone number 02087401626 Fax number

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3 °11 Age group 7 °8 December 2005 Inspection dates 276293 Inspection number .

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Further copies of this report are obtainable from the school. Under the Education Act 2005, the school must provide a copy of this report free of charge to certain categories of people. A charge not exceeding the full cost of reproduction may be made for any other copies supplied.

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Introduction

The inspection was carried out by two additional inspectors.

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Description of the school

The Good Shepherd is a smaller than average size primary school and serves a typical urban area. Two thirds of the pupils are learning English as an additional language. Attainment on entry is slightly below average. A third of nursery children are at the very early stage of learning English. The percentage eligible for free school meals is above average. The proportion of pupils identified with learning difficulties is about average. Over two thirds come from minority ethnic backgrounds, predominantly of African and Caribbean heritage. There is an increasing number of children joining the school with little English. The school works in partnership with several teacher training institutions and secondary schools.

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Key for inspection grades

Outstanding Grade 1 Good Grade 2 Satisfactory Grade 3 Inadequate Grade 4 3 of 7 Inspection Report: Good Shepherd RC Primary School, 7 °8 December 2005

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What the school should do to improve further

* improve assessment in science and ICT * make more efficient use of the information to support the School Development Plan' as documented at the Inspection feedback. * increase the pupils' awareness of cultures other than their own.

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The teaching is good with outstanding features. Two key features which help pupils learn so successfully are teachers' detailed planning to cater for children's wide ranging abilities and their very effective deployment of teaching assistants, specialist and trainee teachers. Consequently, bright pupils have work to stretch them and those needing extra help get proficient support. Use of very well focussed assessment to set clear targets in English and mathematics help pupils know how they are doing and what they need to do to improve.Within a framework of very good relationships, teachers have very high expectations for pupils to behave sensibly and work hard. These expectations are met and it is very clear that pupils enjoy lessons and take delight in learning. Their lively responses to teachers' skilful questioning show that they know their efforts will be respected by all. Teaching in the Foundation Stage is good.

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The successful emphasis on developing speaking and listening ensures that the pupils make good progress.

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The school provides a good curriculum. A good start has been made by linking subjects to make learning more relevant. For example, when making puppets in design and technology, Year 2 pupils write instructions and an evaluation of their end product. The use of specialist teachers for music, drama and physical education is very effective. Good, productive links with secondary schools and local colleges help pupils develop a broad range of ICT skills and help them move smoothly to the next stage of their education. A good programme is in place to make sure pupils learn how to be safe and lead a healthy life style. The curriculum is enriched by lessons in French and there is a satisfactory range of out of lesson activities.

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The care, guidance and support of pupils are very good. The strong Catholic ethos provides outstanding support for spiritual, moral and social development. The new assessment procedures 4 of 7 Inspection Report: Good Shepherd RC Primary School, 7 °8 December 2005 help pupils to make outstanding progress in English and mathematics. The most vulnerable pupils are particularly well supported. Those with learning difficulties are well supported with the right level of work. The school's procedures for securing the pupils' health, safety and well-being are well planned and rigorously applied. As a result, the pupils feel safe and secure and parents are rightly confident that their children are well cared for.

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5 of 7 Inspection Report: Good Shepherd RC Primary School, 7 °8 December 2005 .

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in the guidance 'Complaints about school inspection', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. 6 of 7 Inspection Report: Good Shepherd RC Primary School, 7 °8 December 2005

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Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection

As you know, we have just finished inspecting your school and I am writing to tell you what we think. We were very pleased to see all the good things that you were doing in class and at other times. You made us very welcome and we very much enjoyed talking to you. A special 'thank you' to those of you who came to tell us what you think of the school.We can see that you enjoy being at The Good Shepherd and you work hard. Your behaviour in class is excellent and you play well together. You take care of each other and are especially kind to those children who are new to your school. The fundraising you do and the help you give to children in need across the world is helping you to think of others and to become good citizens. We are pleased to see that you know how to keep yourselves safe, that you choose healthy food at lunchtime and join in lots of physical activities. We think the African project is a wonderful chance for some of you to make links with children

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Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection

in another country. The adults in the school look after you well and you obviously enjoy the visits from the older girls.These are things we think your teachers could help you to improve: * set targets for you in science and ICT so you know what you have to learn and how to improve* make full use of the new ICT equipment in all your other subjects * give you a better understanding and more experience of the wide range of faiths and cultures in your area. Best Wishes Sandra Teacher Lead Inspector 7 of 7 Inspection Report: Good Shepherd RC Primary School, 7 °8 December 2005

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