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Northampton Chronicle & Echo – 6th September 2001

Ofsted Praise for School Standards

Helmdon Primary School has been praised for its effectiveness and strengths in an Ofsted report.

Inspectors visited the school earlier this year and found pupils reached high standards by the time they left.

Standards were particularly high in English, maths and science due to a “good quality” of teaching.

The report highlighted pupils’ good behaviour and stated they were interested in their work. The headteacher, governors and staff worked together effectively, they said.

The school has 124 pupils between the ages of four and eleven.

But the Ofsted report also pointed out standards of work and progress made by children in the foundation stage could be improved, along with some unfavourable views raised by parents, such as the amount of homework set and the range of activities outside lessons.

Sue Blackburn, headteacher of the school said: “We have made substantial improvements since the last inspection in 1997.

“We are pleased to see the inspectors recognise we are not complacent and have a strong commitment to continuing to raise standards and the quality of teaching and learning.”

An action plan has now been drawn up to tackle weaknesses at the school.

Brackley Post – 14 September 2001

Helmdon Primary School has had a successful recent report by education inspectors Ofsted.

The 124-pupil school achieves well above average standards in English, maths and science, and pupils are taught well, says the report.

Inspectors say pupils enjoy going to school, are interested in their work and try hard; behaviour is good and attendance is above the national average.

Improvements suggested include standards of work and progress made by pupils at foundation stage and better communication with parents to respond to their views and concerns.

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