'Excellent' ISI Inspection Report

Published by St Francis School & Little Saints Nursery on Friday 6th of June 2014

St Francis School in Pewsey, Wiltshire has been judged as 'Excellent' in 8 out of 9 categories in their most recent Inspection Report.

The main findings of the report are as follows:

* 'The quality of pupils' achievements and learning is excellent.'
* 'The contribution of curricular and extra-curricular provision is excellent.'
* 'The quality of teaching is excellent. The high quality of teaching enables pupils to progress well and achieve excellent standards.'
* 'The quality of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the pupils is excellent.'
* 'Staff provide highly effective support and guidance for pupils in accordance with the school's aims, contributing to excellent personal development.'
* 'The contribution of the arrangements for welfare, health and safety is excellent.'
* 'The quality of governance is excellent.'
* 'Leaders at all levels give excellent direction to the school, enabling it to meet its aims very successfully.'
* 'Links with parents, carers and guardians are excellent. Communication with parents is very strong and they are welcomed to a wide variety of school events.'
And on the EYFS Stage (Reception & Nursery)
* Just as the main school has improved since the previous inspection, so has the EYFS. Its overall quality and standards are now good, and it makes an excellent contribution to children's well-being.'

Headmaster David Sibson who joined St Francis in September 2012, commented: 'As you can imagine, we are all delighted with the feedback we have received in this stunning report. The extremely positive comments made by the inspection team affirm the high standards that we strive to achieve and the outstanding breadth of opportunity and excellence at St Francis.'

For the full ISI report on St Francis School visit:
www.st-francis.wilts.sch.uk