The pupils and staff at St Michael’s Junior School in Bath are celebrating after the school was graded as Good by Ofsted inspectors.
Among the highlights of the report was comments that included –
- Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are well supported by adults to manage their feelings and emotions.
- There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in the school and on the playground.
- Pupils feel safe in school and know who they can talk to if they have any worries
- Relationships throughout the school are strong.
- Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are determined that pupils will succeed. Pupils with SEND are fully involved in school life.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils’ conduct. Pupils understand what is expected of them. This has brought about a change in culture and improved behaviour.
- Pupils celebrate difference and are adamant that everyone is welcome at their school. As a result, they are developing into responsible citizens.
Headteacher Clare Greene commented, “I would like to thank our wonderful pupils who impressed the inspection team so much with their behaviour, attitudes and learning. A special mention to our Year 6 class of 2022. I only wish I had been able to share this with them before they left. They left a lasting impression on the inspection team with the way in which they shared what St Michael’s is like for them, their learning in PSHCE and history in particular, as well as the work in their maths and English books. I remember showing those parents around and promising them of all the things to come. This year group had so many challenges to face and I was extremely proud to see how much they flourished, particularly over the last year.”