Welwyn Hatfield schools receive outstanding marks from Ofsted
THE dreaded Ofsted inspectors were in Times Territory recently, but it seems our schools and nurseries had no cause for worry. Several schools have received outstanding grades following visits from education officials. Top of the class was The Ryde School
THE dreaded Ofsted inspectors were in Times Territory recently, but it seems our schools and nurseries had no cause for worry.
Several schools have received outstanding grades following visits from education officials.
Top of the class was The Ryde School, in Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, which scooped an overall mark of outstanding.
In their evaluation, inspectors wrote: "This is an outstanding school.
You may also want to watch:
"Pupils make excellent progress and by year six attain standards that are consistently high in reading, mathematics and science and are exceptionally high in writing.
"Staff have high expectations of pupils' performance and the quality of work that should be produced."
Most Read
- 1 Plans drawn up to reduce places at primary schools due to surplus
- 2 Isabel Hospice Lights of Love ceremonies return to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost
- 3 How Welwyn's White Hart pub improvised after £100K kitchen inferno
- 4 The latest court results for Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar
- 5 6 of the best places to hot tub in and around Hertfordshire
- 6 Banned driver jailed following high-speed police chase
- 7 Conservatives hit back at Lib Dems over Local Plan collapse claims
- 8 Dozens die after catching COVID-19 in our hospitals
- 9 Arrests made following stop and searches – including teenager with baton
- 10 'Another Jo Cox' - Hatfield councillor predicted MP attack months before David Amess death
Headteacher Janet Goddard said: "We are extremely pleased with the findings of the inspection and to be graded as an outstanding school.
"This is as a result of the continued commitment and high expectations the staff have for the children and it is satisfying to receive this public acknowledgement."
There was further good news for Springmead Primary School, in Hilly Fields, WGC, which also received several outstanding marks in curriculum, personal development and music.
Headteacher Judith Sumner said: "We are delighted that Ofsted has recognised the improvements made since our last inspection.
"I would like to thank our talented staff and governors, our hard-working children and our supportive parents for making our school the success it is."
Busy Bees Nursery, in Mardley Hill, Welwyn, received top marks for effectiveness, management and quality and standards.
Manager Ally Archer said: "We are really pleased, and feel it is well deserved.
"All the staff at the nursery work hard, and recognise the children's health and safety is of the greatest importance.
"We value the partnership we have with parents, and will continue in our commitment to providing quality childcare clean and safe environment.
