A primary school where pupils are 'extremely well prepared for their next stage' has been rated 'good' by Ofsted in its recent inspection.
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary School has been rated following its inspection on July 10 and 11.
The school educates 208 children between the ages of four and eleven, led by headteacher Claire Pearce.
The inspection found it to be rated ‘good’ across the criteria: quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; leadership and management and early years provision, with the exception of personal development which was rated 'outstanding'.
The report stated that 'pupils are extremely well prepared for their next stage' as a result of the school's extra-curricular provisions, such as mini marathon and gardening, which build independence, and leadership roles including eco, school and church councillors - which are said to 'develop character'.
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Pupils are said to demonstrate a 'secure knowledge of the wider world'.
A high priority for the school is teaching pupils to read quickly - commended by the inspector saying that 'pupils develop confidence and a love for reading'. They are frequently assessed with reading and those who fall behind are given 'swift support' to keep up.
Children use personalised school bookmarks which 'encourage them to read', and a close relationship with the local library inspires pupils to run the school library themselves.
The values of ‘respect, wisdom, fairness, perseverance and thankfulness’ are said to be 'well known' by pupils where the school's approach to behaviour centres around strong relationships with the pupils.
Headteacher Claire Pearce said: "This Ofsted report reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff, pupils, and families. We are delighted with the recognition of our positive culture and high aspirations for our pupils.
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"We will continue to build on this success to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life."
The school uses 'golden rules' to make behaviour standards clear, and pupils are said to 'work hard in lessons' and are 'eager to do well'.
The report also found that the curriculum 'goes beyond the expected', offering 'carefully decided' trips and visitors such as inviting Wessex Water to host workshops on rivers and a visit to Stonehenge to support history learning.
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