Springhead Primary School in Talke Pits has maintained its ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.

Story written by Gary Porter from Stoke-on-Trent Live

A Stoke-on-Trent school has been hailed for its “inspirational approach to learning” which makes it “an exciting place” for children to attend. Springhead Primary School in Talke Pits has maintained its ‘good’ rating from Ofsted following a two-day inspection last month.

This was the second ungraded inspection at the Kingsley Road school since it was first judged to be good back in November 2012.

A Stoke-on-Trent school has been hailed for its “inspirational approach to learning” which makes it “an exciting place” for children to attend. Springhead Primary School in Talke Pits has maintained its ‘good’ rating from Ofsted following a two-day inspection last month.

This was the second ungraded inspection at the Kingsley Road school since it was first judged to be good back in November 2012.

The recently-published report says: “Springhead School is an exciting place in which to learn. Leaders plan a range of rich opportunities, which pupils enjoy. For example, pupils talk animatedly about residential visits and working with actors from a local theatre. They say they love coming to school.

“Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum, with high expectations for all pupils. They want the curriculum to inspire pupils’ imagination and confidence, supporting them to achieve well. Leaders’ ambitions are realised. Pupils do well in school. However, some aspects of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum need further work.

“Leaders have adopted an inspirational approach to learning, including working with a national theatre company. For instance, teachers use drama in a highly skilled way to promote discussions and deepen pupils’ understanding of new vocabulary. This helps pupils to understand new concepts well.

“Pupils are happy and safe in school. Behaviour is very positive across the school. This is because everyone understands and follows the school’s rules. Pupils value the different rewards they receive. For example, this term, Year 6 pupils proudly wear the different coloured hoodies they have chosen. Staff deal with any bullying allegations quickly.”

A delighted headteacher Brian Anderson told Stoke-on-Trent Live: “We are delighted that Ofsted recognised the quality of the educational provision here at Springhead. The report captured the way that we have ‘adopted an inspirational approach to learning,’ ‘developed an ambitious curriculum’ and the fact that ‘Springhead is an exciting place to learn.‘

“This is a reflection of the positive attitudes of the children, the support of our families and the talent and hard work of all the staff.”