Teachers recall them,
parents recognise them:
good schools are places
where individuals grow by
walking the extra mile.
Brighouse and Woods, 1999
Twenty outstanding
primary schools,
Ofsted 2009
Twelve outstanding
secondary schools,
Ofsted 2009
Rigorous
selection
Focus on
development
of outstanding
teachers
The school reinforced the
message of its high
expectations and
aspirations with role models
of successful past students.
The new inspection framework
(Zip file on website)
Overall effectiveness is likely to be
outstanding when:
• Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils AND the school’s
capacity for sustained improvement are AT LEAST GOOD with
either or both judged to be OUTSTANDING.
• The majority of judgements in the quality of provision are
outstanding. The judgement for the effectiveness with which
the school promotes equal opportunity and tackles
discrimination is at least good.
Outcomes for individuals and groups: 7 outcome judgements
(ECM)
Outstanding
Achievement and at least one other prime judgement are outstanding and all other
prime judgements are at least good.
OR
Achievement is good and at least four of the remaining prime judgements, including
behaviour, are outstanding. No prime judgement is less than good.
Achievement is likely to be outstanding when:
Attainment is above average or high and learning and progress are outstanding
OR
Attainment is high and learning and progress are good
Achievement is likely to be good when:
Attainment is average or above average and learning and progress are good
OR
Attainment is average and learning and progress are outstanding. In the most
exceptional circumstances, attainment may be low
Outstanding capacity for sustained improvement
• exceptional past improvement
• stretching benchmarks
• embedded ambition
• performance management
The route map to outstanding – the early steps
• Restore order and calm
• High expectations are set
• Get the pupils and parents involved, engaged and
committed
• Lead by example
• Set and demonstrate high standards for teaching and
learning
• Look early at curriculum, school day and pupils’ experiences
• Monitor and evaluate the school’s performance
• Gauge the ability of staff to adopt consistent approaches
Twenty Outstanding Primary Schools, Ofsted 2009
Outstanding teaching
• Stimulating and enthusiastic teaching which interests, excites and
motivates pupils
• High expectations of pupils
• Consistent quality
• Development of good learning habits, with many opportunities for
pupils to find things out for themselves
• Highly structured approaches to basic skills with some ability
grouping
• Well-planned lessons which provide for the differing needs of pupils
• Stimulating classroom environment
• Frequent praise
• Well-trained and deployed teaching assistants
• Close check on learning during lessons, with effective marking and
assessment
Twenty Outstanding Primary Schools, Ofsted 2009
Rhôna Seviour
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