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Belgrave Primary are delighted that the recent Ofsted inspection found our school to be rated as OUTSTANDING which is the highest grade available. Staff, parents, children and governors all share a clear vision and resolve to take the school forward to achieve outstanding outcomes for pupils. The governing body were described as ‘ ..extremely well informed and is a very effective critical friend to the school.’ The main findings of the report… The school is continuing to sustain high standards of care and excellent outcomes for pupils’ personal and academic development during the current period of adjustment to its new status. It fully deserves its excellent reputation in its community and within the local authority. Its outstanding overall effectiveness is the result of excellent, highly focused leadership and management, an innovative, exciting curriculum and the dedication of a talented team of professionals working together productively, in partnership with parents, to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils. The report stated that pupils are happy receptive learners who thoroughly enjoy all aspects of school life. The children said that “learning activities are always interesting and fun.” It was recognised that the pupils’ voice is valued highly and influences much of what goes on in school, contributing to the development of good citizens of the future. The parents of the school described the ‘strong bond between home and school.’ They value the Parents’ Workshops which help support children’s learning at home. The Chair of Governors expressed how proud the Governors are, to be involved with an Outstanding school, blessed with Outstanding staff, developing Outstanding children. The head teacher, Deanne Garratt said “Changing from an infant school to a primary school is a major project and we welcomed the visit from the inspectors who have given us their resounding seal of approval for all that we do at the school. It was great to have all the staff’s hard work and commitment recognised as Outstanding. The staff are described as a dedicated talented team of professionals.”