Calderdale village school praised by Ofsted as a place where pupils feel safe and happy

Ofsted found the Calderdale village school met expected standards across key areas and gave a strong rating for inclusion; inspectors reported pupils enjoy school, feel safe and attend regularly.

Ofsted has published a report praising a Calderdale village school after an inspection. The school met expected standards in achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and learning, early years, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being. Inspectors awarded a strong standard rating for inclusion. The report highlights staff training and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Key findings: - The school reached expected standards in achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and learning, early years, leadership and governance, and personal development and well-being. - Inspectors rated inclusion as strong; staff are described as adept at identifying pupils with SEND and understanding their needs through effective training. - Pupils enjoy attending, are proud of their work, demonstrate positive attitudes and older pupils mentor younger ones. - Pupils reported feeling safe, do not consider bullying to be an issue, and attend regularly. - Outcomes in reading and mathematics have been above national averages over time, and disadvantaged pupils also perform strongly compared to national figures. Summary: The report affirms the school's welcoming culture, strong inclusion practices and positive pupil experiences. Undetermined at this time.