Headteacher 'proud' of Ofsted report on Sherard Primary School
The strength of the early years provision at Sherard Primary School was praised by Ofsted inspectors after their latest visit.
Headteacher, Helena Blumfield, said she was proud of the findings, which rated the Melton Mowbray school as having a ‘strong standard’ in early years and ‘expected standard’ for al the other elements.
The newly published report praises the school as a ‘happy and welcoming’ environment where leaders and staff consistently place pupils’ needs at the heart of their decisions.
Inspectors noted that positive relationships allow staff to support children calmly and consistently, while also praising the early years provision for giving children a confident, warm, and caring start.
Special recognition was given to Sherard’s Local Authority Designated Provision, which inspectors noted provides ‘high levels of care, nurture, and individual support’.
Mrs Blumfield commented: “I am so proud of the whole Sherard School community for their hard work, support, dedication, and for always putting children first.
"This inspection was a perfect opportunity to showcase our wonderful school to Ofsted and to share our development plans and school evaluations.”
The inspectors visited the Grange Drive school for two days and they highlighted the school’s inclusive culture and dedicated community.
Mrs Blumfield also highlighted the ongoing collaboration with leaders and governors within the Mowbray Education Trust, noting that joint efforts contribute significantly to the school’s ongoing development.
Parents echoed these positive sentiments during the inspection, with one parent sharing that ‘the teachers are great and the community is inclusive’.
Louise Lee, chief executive officer of the Mowbray Education Trust, added: “We are pleased that Ofsted has recognised the commitment of leaders and staff at Sherard Primary School.
"It is particularly encouraging to see the positive relationships across the school community, the inclusive culture valued by parents, and the ongoing work to strengthen teaching, leadership, and governance.”
On what it is like to be a student at Sherard, the Ofsted report states: “Pupils feel proud to be part of this happy and welcoming school.
"Staff greet them warmly and help them settle quickly.
"Pupils are polite, confident and keen to talk about their school.”
It adds: “Children in the early years make a particularly confident start.
"Carefully planned transitions help them to settle quickly when they start school.”