Ofsted

The Ofsted Report, June 2022, states that Whitley Lodge First School continues to be a “Good” school.

The full report is available on the school website.  It is an excellent report reflecting an Ofsted inspection which was thorough, robust and professionally rigorous.

The report itself is very detailed and evidences the high-quality provision that is provided at Whitley Lodge First School. The ambitious and enriching curriculum is celebrated throughout the report as is inclusion, resilience, independence and emotional well-being.

Here are some of the key messages the Ofsted report delivers:

• Pupils say they feel safe and happy.
• Pupils are kind and helpful at Whitley Lodge.
• Staff and pupils have positive relationships. This creates a harmonious atmosphere.
• Pupil behaviour is exemplary.
• Staff have high expectations for pupils.

The school is inclusive, welcoming and part of the community.