Outstanding award for exceptional Wandsworth school

An exceptional primary school offering a high-quality education in Wandsworth has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ grades across the board in its recent Ofsted inspection.

“At the heart of the school’s success is its ambition for all to succeed and thrive. This is apparent from the start in the school’s approach to curriculum design,” says the report.

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is a member of GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust and has 306 children on the roll aged from two to 11-years-old. It was awarded outstanding for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management and early years provision.

“The curriculum is full of well-considered and meaningful experiences. In all subjects, it is designed with precision and includes opportunities to revisit learning. Reading, oracy and developing pupils’ language feature throughout. This ensures that pupils develop a deep knowledge about every subject,” adds the report.

The school’s last overall grading was good, but Ofsted no longer gives a one-word assessment as well as grading each key area. 

“We are delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection which reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment of our entire Floreat Wandsworth community. The outstanding feedback we received about our inspirational school vision and culture is a true testament to the efforts of our staff, pupils and parents,” said Headteacher Matthew Custance.

The inspectors praised the school’s ‘high quality professional development for all adults’ which was reflected by their delivery of the curriculum.

“As a result, staff are knowledgeable about how to teach and deliver the intended curriculum expertly. Teachers explain new learning clearly and in well-ordered steps. The school has robust systems for identifying the needs of pupils with SEND (special education needs/disabilities.) Teachers are  highly skilled at adapting activities for pupils with SEND when needed,” said the report.

Children at the school are both ‘confident and knowledgeable’ and the tasks set by teachers inspire them to think critically and make links between subjects.

“At the heart of the school’s exceptional wider development offer is its character development programme. This is introduced in the nursery and reinforced throughout every pupil’s time at the school. Pupils are taught the importance of valuing differences and treating others with respect,” noted inspectors.

There was also praise for the school board which provides ‘both support and challenge’ and the trust’s collaborative arrangements have ‘further strengthened the curriculum.’

“Achieving an Outstanding rating in all areas is a fantastic accomplishment and a true reflection of the dedication and commitment of the entire school community.” said Julian Drinkall, Chief Executive of GLF Schools.