Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate School Rated Outstanding
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. The glowing report begins by stating that 鈥楶upils flourish at the exceptional school鈥� and praises the 鈥榟ighly inclusive school culture鈥� that has been created by leaders.
The Primary Academy, part of 黑料吃瓜网 (OGAT) since 2013, was previously rated as 鈥楪ood鈥� but improved its grading following a two-day inspection in April.
Ofsted鈥檚 report is full of highlights, including that:
鈥淧upils are proud to be themselves. Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is a very happy place to learn.鈥�
鈥淧upils receive expert guidance from teachers across a wide range of subjects. Staff plan exciting things for the pupils to do. Pupils find this learning irresistible. As a result, their knowledge is impressive.鈥�
鈥淧upils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Leaders work to remove any barriers that pupils might face to their learning.鈥�
鈥淧upils with SEND receive the exact support they need. They master new knowledge quickly and are confident learners. Pupils with SEND flourish because of this exceptional support.鈥�
鈥淟eaders have established an extra-curricular offer that significantly enriches pupils鈥� learning.鈥�
鈥淐hildren in early years get off to a flying start. Staff are experts in teaching them to read.鈥�
鈥淧upils have trusted adults, who they feel confident reporting any concerns to. They know that staff will act quickly to help them.鈥�
鈥淟eaders鈥� work to promote pupils鈥� personal development is exceptional. They have established a bespoke curriculum.鈥�
Lee Wilson, Chief Executive Principal (Primary) at OGAT, commented on the impressive report:
鈥淲e are incredibly proud of Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate and are pleased that the inspection team were able to see how much of a special place it is for children to grow, learn and develop. I would personally like to thank the whole school community for all that they do every day to put children first - they are truly exceptional.鈥�