Pupils thriving at Ofsted-praised D'Eyncourt Primary School
Pupils are thriving at a happy, welcoming school where they feel safe, supported and ready to learn, according to Ofsted.
Inspectors visited D'Eyncourt Primary School on 9 September and, in their report published recently, celebrate the school's 'highly inclusive culture', where pupils have a real sense of belonging and are supported to thrive.
Inspectors found that staff know pupils very well, identify barriers quickly and work closely with external specialists to ensure children receive the support they need to succeed.
Pupils at D’Eyncourt achieve well, with attainment 'significantly above average' in reading and writing at the end of Key Stage 2. Inspectors also found that disadvantaged pupils perform very well compared with non-disadvantaged pupils nationally.
Inspectors also praised behaviour across the school, describing classrooms as orderly and focused, with pupils demonstrating strong attitudes to learning. They found that trusting relationships between staff and pupils help children feel safe and supported.
Leaders' have established a clear vision in which pupils are at the heart of everything they do, with the school having a strong commitment to pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
Pastoral care is highly effective, helping pupils become resilient, confident and independent learners. Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including sports, music, educational visits, residential trips and leadership roles, helping prepare them well for life beyond school.
Parents who spoke to inspectors were 'overwhelmingly positive about the school' and appreciative of its nurturing ethos.
Overall, inspectors found the school to be at Strong Standard in Attendance and behaviour, Inclusion, and Personal development and wellbeing, and at Expected Standard in Achievement, Curriculum and teaching, Early years, and Leadership and governance. The school also meets safeguarding standards.
Headteacher Danielle Darby said: "We are incredibly proud of this report and of the whole D'Eyncourt community. The inspection recognises what we see every day: a school where children are happy, feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their very best.
"It is particularly pleasing that Ofsted recognised our highly inclusive culture and the strong relationships that exist between pupils, staff and families. We are committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed, regardless of their starting point or individual needs.
"The report also reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, the positive attitudes of our pupils, and the strong support of parents, governors and the wider community. While we are delighted that our strengths have been recognised, we remain ambitious for all our children and will continue to build on this success to provide an exceptional education and the very best opportunities for every pupil."
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "This is an excellent report, and I would like to congratulate everyone at D'Eyncourt Primary School on this achievement.
"The findings paint a picture of a school where children are genuinely at the heart of everything it does. Inspectors found pupils feel they belong, behave exceptionally well and benefit from strong pastoral support which helps them to flourish both in and out of the classroom.
"It is particularly pleasing to see recognition for the school's commitment to inclusion and wellbeing, alongside the positive outcomes pupils achieve and the wide range of opportunities available to enrich their education – pupils, staff, leaders, governors and families should all be very proud of what they have achieved."
