STAFF and pupils at a primary school near Stroud have been celebrating an Ofsted result which they say 'shows the dedication' of children and teachers. 

Miserden C of E Primary School received a Good Ofsted grade after an inspection on July 11. 

The school received a good rating in all five categories - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, plus early years provision - as well as overall. 

The school say they are 'enormously proud' of the grade, adding that it has gone some 'significant changes' over the last 18 months, including a change of headteacher. 

In its report, inspectors found: "The school is determined that pupils thrive together, and they do.

“Pupils are keen to uphold the school’s values, such as perseverance and respect.

(Image: Supplied) "They are determined in their learning and look after each other around the school.

“The school encourages pupils to share ‘acts of kindness’.

"Pupils recognise the difference they can make by paying someone a compliment, for instance.

"This helps them learn how their good choices can have a positive impact on others. 

 “It encourages pupils to reflect on their achievements and on what they are finding hard.

"This builds their self-confidence and resilience

“Pupils live up to the school’s high expectations of their behaviour.

"They follow routines willingly, such as lining up before they go to play outside at lunchtime.

"Pupils get on well and rarely disrupt each other’s learning.

 “Governors fully understand their role to support and challenge leaders and do this effectively.

"As a result, leaders are held to account for improvements, including for the quality of professional development for teachers and support for staff well-being."

In order to improve, inspectors raised some points. 

“At times, teachers do not use assessment well enough.

"Where this is the case, teaching does not identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge in some subjects.

"The school should ensure that it checks pupils’ learning carefully in all subjects so that teaching is adapted accordingly.

"Sometimes, teaching does not consistently deepen pupils’ knowledge and understanding or help them recall their learning over time.”

The school says these points raised will be 'top priorities'. 

Mrs Abbi Jellyman who is now head teacher said: “I am over the moon with this outcome.

"Miserden School is an exceptional place with fantastic children and staff who work so hard.

"As a school community our value ‘Together we thrive’ is advocated by all and is what makes our school so special. We are ambitious for all our pupils, providing them with spiritual, moral, social and cultural experiences - and fun.

"We pride ourselves on small class sizes, offering bespoke learning for all.

“We were so pleased that the inspectors saw what we see on a daily basis

“I am so proud of all my pupils, staff, parents and the wider Miserden community and would like to say thank you, for their support and dedication to the school.

"I would also like to thank the governors for their unwavering commitment to supporting everything we have done and continue to do as a school.” 

See the report at - tinyurl.com/44excd4f