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Ofsted Success!

On 25th September Southwold Primary School received a short one day inspection by Ofsted. The inspector made the following comments about our school: ‘School Leaders are passionate in ensuring that pupils are provided with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. They have the highest aspirations for all pupils.’ ‘Pupils show a consistently mature attitude to learning. They are confident, polite, articulate, motivated and take pride in their work.’ ‘Staff ensure that the atmosphere is calm and highly conducive to learning. In lessons and around the school site, pupils behave well and are polite and courteous.’ Please read the full outcome letter on the ‘Ofsted’ section of the school website!

On 25th September Southwold Primary School received a short one day inspection by Ofsted. The inspector made the following comments about our school:

‘School Leaders are passionate in ensuring that pupils are provided with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. They have the highest aspirations for all pupils.’

‘Pupils show a consistently mature attitude to learning. They are confident, polite, articulate, motivated and take pride in their work.’

‘Staff ensure that the atmosphere is calm and highly conducive to learning. In lessons and around the school site, pupils behave well and are polite and courteous.’

Please read the full outcome letter on the ‘Ofsted’ section of the school website!

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