The November 2011 ISI inspection reported the following about the school:
• The overall effectiveness of the EYFS setting is outstanding.
• The quality of provision in the EYFS is outstanding, with a welcoming, interesting and stimulating environment
• Children in the EYFS make excellent progress in relation to their starting points and outcomes are outstanding
• Leadership and management of EYFS at Skippers is outstanding
• Pupils succeed in their academic work because they display excellent attitudes towards their learning
• An effective curriculum, supported by a wide range of extra –curricular activities, matches and trips, enables pupils to gain a broad base of knowledge and skills
• Provision for those pupils with SEND is effective
• Pupils’ behaviour is generally exemplary. They have exceptionally good manners, courtesy, tolerance and respect and strong moral values
• Pupils enjoy excellent relationships with their teachers and each other
• Pupils’ personal development is excellent
• Pupils’ spiritual development is outstanding
• Pupils’ moral development is exceptionally strong
• Pupils have an excellent social awareness
• Outstanding pastoral care is shown by the staff, who are strong role models
• There is strong governance and good leadership and management
• Results in national tests have been excellent overall
• The school promotes excellent links with parents
• Pupils are very well prepared for the next stages of their education
Please click on the link below to read our latest Inspection Report