We are extremely proud to have been judged as good at our most recent Ofsted inspection (10th February 2022) with the following comments in our report:
‘ This is a small school that feels like a family where everybody knows each other well. Staff make sure that pupils are well cared for and remain safe. Many parents and carers comment that the school goes ‘above and beyond’ to support the development of their children.’
‘ High expectations begin in early years, where children learn the routines that they need in order to work and play together. The learning environment is inviting and carefully planned to ensure that children gain essential knowledge and skills. .’.
‘ There is a clear identification process for pupils with additional needs that is informed by assessment and parents’ input. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works effectively with outside agencies to ensure that pupils’ needs are clearly identified and assessed so that the right support can be put in place in school. .’
Our full Ofsted report is available here.
We are also proud of our last Church school inspection, called SIAMS, which was carried out in December 2024 by an inspector from the Diocese of Newcastle and Durham. The Inspector found that Longhorsley Church of England School is still ‘living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish’ describing it as an inclusive, nurturing and caring school’ where, ‘All are encouraged to love their neighbour as they aspire to be the best version of themselves’
Other comments were:
‘School leaders and governors are unwavering in their drive to shape, monitor and maintain a curriculum that enables all learners to flourish. Their commitment to meeting the needs of vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional.’
And the following about our Curriculum:
‘The Trinity curriculum is underpinned by the school’s vision and associated values. It is enhanced through a resilience, empathy, self-awareness, passion, excellence, communication and teamwork (RESPECT) character development approach. These combine to give solid foundations upon which a Christian ethos, academic aspiration and wellbeing are built. Pupils experience learning that empowers them to be the best that they can be from the earliest point’.
Please click here to see the full SIAMS report.
If you would like to leave any feedback about our school, you are able to do so via the following link to Ofsted and Parent View.
