A "joyous school" has been rated outstanding in all areas by the education watchdog. Westdene Primary in Brighton was inspected by Ofsted on October 1 and 2. The report said it was a joyous place where "individuality and uniqueness are recognised and celebrated".
The inspectors praised the "profoundly inclusive culture and a relentless drive for continuous school improvement". In its last inspection in March of last year, Ofsted said the school continued to be a good one. This time it received an outstanding rating for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.
The dedication and commitment of everyone in the Westdene school community including pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors and the wider community was reflected in the report. It highlighted that “relationships between adults and pupils, and among pupils are kind, supportive and respectful” and “pupils say that they feel supported, safe and happy". Jenny Stratton and Lisa Hagon, acting co-headteachers, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted with the outcome and could not be more proud of every single member of the Westdene team.
“Our children were fantastic ambassadors for the school and they engaged enthusiastically with the inspection team to share and celebrate their learning and personal development. “Our staff demonstrate dedication and commitment to delivering our shared aims and ambitions on a daily basis.” Caroline L.