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May 2024
Harrogate school judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
A Harrogate primary school has received an ‘outstanding’ rating in its latest Ofsted report.
Inspectors praised Western Primary School on Cold Bath Road for its “rich and inclusive curriculum” in a report that also said “the school ensures that all pupils achieve well".
It said pupils "behave consistently well" and that the school "supports pupils’ emotional needs well" and ensure "all subjects are well sequenced and progressive".
The report added:
The 500-pupil school, which is part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, is praised for promoting a love of reading and learning and for providing "highly effective, targeted support to pupils who need it."
The report says last year's published outcomes in mathematics "were not in line with previous years" but adds:
Inspectors said "trustees and governors provide highly effective support and challenge to the school" and also praised leaders.
Headteacher Tim Broad, who is retiring this summer, said:
Headteacher Mr Tim Broad
Formed in 2015, Red Kite Learning Trust has 14 schools in north and west Yorkshire including Oatlands Junior School and Harrogate Grammar School.
Western was also rated 'outstanding' in its previous inspection in 2018.
Red Kite Teacher Training receives 'outstanding' rating
Red Kite Teacher Training, based in Harrogate, has also received an ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.
Red Kite Teacher Training works in partnership with schools across the region, as well as the University of Leeds, to train primary and secondary teachers.
Ofsted Inspectors found that “trainees flourish at Red Kite Teacher Training” and “experience high-quality training.”
Red Kite Teacher Training
The report said:
Victoria Lickley, director of Red Kite Teacher Training. said:
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