Education watchdog, Ofsted has been busy in Bristol so far this week with 13 school ratings published up to now (February 15).
Most of the inspections which have been published in 2023 took place in December and have resulted in mostly positive outcomes. Nine primary and four secondary schools were visited by Ofsted with the majority scoring Good ratings and two receiving Inadequate, the lowest mark possible. Bristol Cathedral Choir School scored a Good rating after previously being considered Outstanding - one of just three secondary schools in Bristol to achieve the mark at the time.
Ofsted’s rating system is made up of four rankings, ‘Outstanding’ is the top rating a school can receive, ‘good’ is second, ‘requires improvement’ is the third and ‘inadequate’ is the worst.
Here is every Ofsted grade handed to schools in Bristol so far in 2023:
9. Dundry Church of England Primary School, Dundry
Dundry Church of England Primary School was rated as Good by Ofsted on January 30 following an inspection on December 6. In their report, inspectors mentioned: “‘A beacon of hope where everyone is joyful’ is how one pupil describes this school. Others agree. Pupils enjoy being part of a community. They like how staff take the time to get to know them and nurture their interests." | Google
10. Redfield Edge Primary School, Oldland Common
Redfield Edge Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted on January 27 following an inspection on December 6. The report noted: “Leaders and staff share a passion for every pupil to do well. Pupils apply the school motto, ‘Strive to be the best version of ourselves’, to aim high and succeed. Leaders create an environment where pupils are valued and listened to." | Google
11. Compass Point Primary School, Bedminster
Compass Point Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted on January 23 following an inspection on November 2. The report noted: “Staff value every pupil and want them to feel that they belong. Staff have high expectations for each pupil. They work hard to build a community that helps pupils to flourish and do their best. Parents are very positive about the school." | Google
12. St Anne’s Infants School, Brislington
St Anne’s Infants School was rated Good by Ofsted on February 9 following an inspection on January 10. The report concluded that “Pupils describe their school as exciting, fun and friendly. The school’s vision of ‘We reach for the stars and shine’ is a central part of the school. There is a strong sense of pride." | Google