Rathfern rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Dear Parents and Carers,

I am delighted to inform you that, following our recent Ofsted inspection, we have achieved the highest possible grades in all areas and have been rated as an ‘Outstanding’ school overall.

The inspection process was a joy to experience; transparent, rigorous and in-depth. It was a highly evidence-based approach and has validated our own self-evaluation and judgements.

We recognise that Ofsted is only one way of measuring a school’s success, however I believe that this report is an accurate reflection of our staff and pupils’ commitment and diligence.

Celebrating our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ report with a balloon release!

We are particularly pleased with the comments that describes the quality of teaching, learning and assessment as outstanding, the pupil’s behaviour as outstanding, the outstanding provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and the strength of the early years.

The report´s comments about children enjoying working hard and trying their best, the highly effective learning and progress created by teachers and teaching assistants, Senior and middle leaders relentless focus on learning and assessment are all testament to the extraordinary effort and dedication shown by everyone in all that we do.

I am incredibly proud to lead this outstanding school and would like to thank staff, pupils and families/carers for their past and continuing support.

Naheeda Maharasingham