Staff, pupils and parents at a new Ruddington school, which only opened its doors just over a year ago, are celebrating the highest possible ratings following its first Ofsted inspection.
Operated by Polaris Children’s Services at 165, Loughborough Road (formerly known as ‘Easthorpe House’ and the home of NHS Rushcliffe Clinical Commissioning Group up until June 2020), the Grade 2 listed building has been sympathetically modified to create ‘Easthorpe School’ – which is specifically for pupils aged 7 to 16 with special educational needs.
Two Ofsted inspectors visited its premises from November 14th to 16th 2023, and their inaugural report praises the new Ruddington school for being ‘outstanding’ in all areas; quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development and leadership and management.
The inspection found: “Pupils receive guidance and support in a highly nurturing environment. Staff warmly welcome pupils as they arrive. Pupils who are new to the school quickly settle into school life. This is because staff know pupils’ individual needs and backgrounds very well. Pupils thrive here.”
The report also states: “Teachers have strong subject knowledge across all areas of the curriculum. They consistently deliver lessons of great quality. During lessons, teachers regularly check pupils’ understanding and skilfully address misconceptions. Teachers are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well.”
Currently the age range of its 28 enrolled pupils is 9 to 13, with the school still operating well below its potential capacity of 80 children. Nevertheless, this newly published report couldn’t have been a better start for Head Teacher Laura Austin and her team (pictured below) at our new Ruddington school.
You can find the full December 2023 Ofsted report for Easthorpe School >>HERE<<.
