Pupils “make good progress” and “enjoy coming to school” according to Barnfield Moorlands Free School’s first ever inspection report from Ofsted.
Staff and pupils at one of the country’s first ever Free Schools are celebrating a “good” rating following the inspection in July.
Principal Carrie Matthews said: “I am extremely pleased that the inspectors recognised the work we have done to raise standards and outcomes in our school and I was overwhelmingly impressed with our children and staff who made the visit such a successful one.
“We are continuously improving what we have to offer and I am confident that we can offer all children who attend Barnfield Moorlands many wonderful opportunities and an exceptional education.”
Teachers at Barnfield Moorlands, which opened in 2011, were praised for the significant improvement in teaching.
Inspectors said: “Pupils have made much faster progress because of consistently good teaching and additional support where needed.” Teaching in all subjects was noted as “good,” with inspectors commenting “Pupils attain well in English and mathematics and make good progress from their starting points”.
They said the Principal gives outstanding leadership to the school and is passionate about making sure that every pupil achieves their best.
Barnfield Director General Sir Peter Birkett said: “This is a very well deserved outcome for Barnfield Moorlands - they are a shining beacon of the success of the free school movement and I am incredibly proud of what the school has achieved under the leadership of Carrie Matthews. My congratulations go to the children, parents and staff without whom, this fantastic result would not have been possible. I believe the school has a very bright future ahead.”