Coniston Primary School – “a happy place”

Coniston Primary School in Patchway is celebrating after being judged “good ” in all areas during its recent Ofsted inspection.

The inspection summary highlights how children enjoy school, work hard in lessons and play well together in the playground, describing the school as “a happy place ”.

The team was full of praise for the school, noting the “significant improvements ” that have been made since the previous inspection in 2013.

The report recognised the high ambition and commitment shared by the school staff, stating “the current school staff fully support senior leaders vision of providing the very best for all the children and are continuously striving to achieve this. ” It also highlights the “very effective support ” provided by governors.

Teaching was seen to be good throughout the school, with teachers planning lessons “which motivate pupils ” and provide “a wide range of experiences ” to stimulate “interesting work across the curriculum ”. Classrooms are “interesting places to learn ”, whilst “good relationships ” enjoyed between pupils and teachers underpin all that the school does.

The report notes that good progress is made by all children, including the most able, those whose first language is not English and those with Special Educational Needs. Good teaching of maths was also highlighted, as were the strengths in the teaching of reading and the enthusiasm children have for writing.

 Nigel Isaac, Headteacher, welcomed the report, saying “I am delighted to receive such a positive report. I am particularly pleased that it recognises the hard work and commitment from the whole school community over the past few years, as well as the ambition we all share to continue to improve and achieve our goal of providing the very best possible education for our children. ”

A full copy of the report can be found on the school s new website www.conistonprimary.org.uk or a paper copy can be collected from the school office (01454 866920).

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