A WORSBROUGH Dale primary school has been praised by Ofsted following its latest inspection.
Bank End Primary Academy, on Underwood Avenue, was told it met a ‘strong standard’ in each of the seven categories the watchdog inspects.
It is the only school in the town to meet that criteria since Ofsted changed the way it inspects schools earlier this year.
Inspectors were full of praise for both the pupils and staff.
The report said: “Pupils at this school are known well by staff, who meet their individual needs with dedication.
“Pupils begin each day with the school’s ‘morning routine’.
“They enjoy taking part in activities such as coordination exercises and breathing techniques that establish a positive environment for learning.
“Staff support pupils to feel secure emotionally and help them to flourish.
“The school aligns with the trust’s ethos to ensure that pupils feel part of a ‘family’.
“This starts with the class family, then the school family and widens to the community family.
“This ensures that every pupil feels a sense of belonging.
“Pupils demonstrate high levels of self-discipline.
“They show respect to each other and to visitors, for example holding doors open or helping younger pupils.
“Every pupil has a ‘job’, such as playground helper, pencil sharpener or technology supporter.
“They thrive on the trust adults place in them to carry out these responsibilities.
“Pupils enjoy the positive contribution that they make to the life of the school through these roles.”
Prinicpal Faye Bettison said: “All of us at Bank End Primary Academy are very pleased to have received such a positive report from Ofsted who found that we are performing at a ‘strong standard’ across all categories.
“This result is testament to the hard work and dedication of our brilliant staff who care deeply about enabling each child to learn and grow during their time with us.
“It is also fantastic to see such warm comments about our pupils, who approach their learning with positivity and enthusiasm and are a pleasure to teach. Importantly, we are pleased that Ofsted inspectors recognised they enjoy their learning and leave well prepared for their next stages is exactly what we want to achieve for all our pupils.
“Our relationship with parents and families is one of the most important elements of a successful primary education, so I would like to thank them for everything they do each day to support their child’s learning.”
