Archibald First School
Ofsted Report
Archibald First School
"Pupils enjoy school; they have good attitudes to work and behave well. This is a significant factor in the pleasant atmosphere that prevails throughout the school."
"From their wide range of starting points, children in the Foundation Stage make good progress, with the majority attaining standards that are generally above those expected when they enter Year 1."
"In national tests at the end of Year 2, including the most recent in 2006, pupils' standards have been consistently above the national average."
"Pupils' personal development and well-being are good."
"Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good."
"Care, guidance and support are good. This is because it is made clear to every pupil that they matter and they are well cared for."
"Pupils feel very safe at school; they trust staff and have confidence in them to deal with anything they are concerned about. "
"The headteacher and senior staff are successful in introducing what are often innovative initiatives to bring about improvement..."