Inspectors said, 鈥楶arents and carers know that staff go the extra mile to make sure that pupils feel valued and happy.鈥�
Walton Peak 69色情片 Primary & Nursery Academy is celebrating its recent Ofsted inspection which graded the school Good in all areas.
Inspectors said 鈥楾his school has improved markedly in recent years. Pupils appreciate the school鈥檚 warm and welcoming environment, where everyone and everyday matters. Parents and carers know that staff go the extra mile to make sure that pupils feel valued and happy. Pupils want to come to school because, as one of them was eager to explain, 鈥榠t will make them smart for the future鈥�.鈥�
The academy, based on Whitecotes Lane, Walton, Chesterfield, is a member of the , of which the report commented, 鈥楽ince joining this multi-academy trust, swift actions have been taken to bring about much-needed improvements across all aspects of the school鈥檚 provision. As a result of this work, the school has been transformed.鈥�
Mark Parkinson is Headteacher at and he said he was delighted to share the news with the school community. 鈥淲e are particularly proud that the report acknowledges the commitment of the staff and culture of the school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and also share a thank you to the staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the school鈥檚 values and expectations have been embedded over the last three years. We see it as a privilege to serve the community of Walton Peak and to work with our fantastic children daily.鈥�
Staff are described as sharing a strong 鈥榯eam spirit鈥� and the academy鈥檚 safeguarding effective. The inspectors go on to say, 鈥楶upils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get a good deal. The needs of these pupils are identified precisely. Appropriate strategies are used to help most of these pupils follow the same curriculum as their peers.鈥�
The report says that 鈥楧eveloping pupils鈥� love of language is a key priority鈥� at the academy and that, 鈥楥hildren in the early years love playing together, particularly in the well-resourced outdoor environment.鈥�
Inspectors said, 鈥楶upils appreciate the school鈥檚 warm and welcoming environment, where everyone and everyday matters. Parents and carers know that staff go the extra mile to make sure that pupils feel valued and happy.鈥�
Headteacher Mark Parkinson said, 鈥淲e are grateful to our school community for its ongoing support and to our fantastic children and staff. We will continue to work to improve the school, to ensure all of our children get the very best start in life鈥�.
