Sapperton C of E Primary is celebrating recent success after Ofsted published their latest inspection results.
Inspectors praised pupils for being respectful, kind and showing positive attitudes towards their work. They also commended school leaders on their ambitious curriculum at this picturesque primary school in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The report acknowledged Sapperton’s “Culture of Reading” adding that reading is very much at the “heart of the school” with a wide range of ‘enrichment activities and opportunities to “try something new” from chess, arts and crafts to rounders and forest school.
With singing, music drama and sport bringing the whole school together. It highlighted how pupils play their part in improving Sapperton with the School Council giving them a voice to share their ideas and views, adding that ’staff, pupils and families work together to make it a vibrant community’.
Senior leaders, Gary Price (executive headteacher) and Meg Crampton (deputy head) are delighted with the report: “It is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the staff, governors and the community.”
Mr Price added: “The school has a long and well-respected tradition of excellence. As a small village school, there is a strong family feel and a real sense of community; it is great that the report bears this out.
“It has to be said, we found the whole inspection process a very positive experience. As expected, the inspectors were rigorous, but fair, and they were keen to hear our narrative.
“It is wonderful to have the acknowledgement from Ofsted that Sapperton is firmly a “good” school.’
