DIGGLE PRIMARY School is celebrating after a glowing report from Ofsted in their recent inspection.
The school was graded ‘good’ overall while the report praises the ‘very high’ reading standards and ‘generally very good’ behaviour of the 189 pupils.
Headteacher Mrs Covey said: “We are delighted with our recent Ofsted judgement of Good. We have worked really hard as a school community to improve the quality of provision.
“I am really pleased for the school and the pupils. I know that this judgement is well deserved.”
The head, who is leaving at the end of term, added: “I am pleased I can leave the school in a good position.
“I know our excellent staff team, Phil Williams, our deputy headteacher, and the new headteacher, Nigel Fowler, will do a fantastic job.
“I wish them the very best in the future and on their journey to becoming an outstanding school.”
Ofsted inspections are carried out regularly on schools nationwide to monitor the quality of education provision and effectiveness of the school.
Other comments in the report about Diggle Primary stated: “Pupils’ achievement is good. In all keys stages they make good progress in their learning.
“The school is a happy secure and welcoming place for pupils to learn well, where they feel safe and well cared for by everyone in the school.
“A rich curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop knowledge and a love of learning and practice their key skills in a range of subjects.
“School leaders have a strong commitment, shared by all staff, to the continued raising of standards, improving the rate of pupils’ progress and the quality of teaching.
“Robust systems of monitoring pupils’ progress and quality of teaching are bringing about continued school improvement.”
Read the full Ofsted report on their website: www.ofsted.gov.uk and find out more about Diggle Primary ring 0161 770 5246 or visit their website www.diggle.oldham.sch.uk
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