Oundle's Prince William School rated good after nine years as requires improvement

Inspectors rated the school good in all areas
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Staff and students at Prince William School are celebrating after finally taking their Ofsted rating from requires improvement to good.

Ofsted carried out a two-day inspection of the school in Herne Road, Oundle, in January and have rated it as good in all areas.

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Headteacher Elizabeth Dormor said: “After nine years as requires improvement, this is an incredible milestone for the school to return to being a good school.”

Staff and students at Prince William School in Oundle are delighted with their good rating from OfstedStaff and students at Prince William School in Oundle are delighted with their good rating from Ofsted
Staff and students at Prince William School in Oundle are delighted with their good rating from Ofsted

Inspectors described the school as a calm and friendly place where 'pupils enjoy school, feel safe and are happy.'

They said staff have high expectations, some pupils say their teachers are inspirational and pupils' behaviour is positive most of the time.

Inspectors noted that most parents and carers comment very positively about the school, and they know that the school has improved.

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The report said leaders are ambitious for all pupils as well as having high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct.

There was praise for the headteacher, with the report saying: "The headteacher has brought a sense of purpose, clarity and consistency to the school.

"She has acted decisively to move the school forward.

"Staff feel well supported and valued at the school."

The report also noted that leaders and governors have established a positive culture in the school, working collaboratively with trust officers and trustees to further improve the school.

Mrs Dormor said: “I am delighted that Ofsted has recognised the significant improvements we have made since our last inspection in 2017.

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"Student outcomes have been improving year on year, but gaining the good judgement from Ofsted confirms the progress we have made.

"Everyone has worked hard to achieve this, and we are all very proud to be acknowledged by Ofsted.

“We will now continue to build on this success and work towards making Prince William School an outstanding school.”

Joshua Coleman, chief executive officer of East Midlands Academy Trust, said: “We have worked incredibly hard as a team to bring about real and sustained improvement at Prince William, something recognised not only by Ofsted but also by parents, who told the inspection team that they can see how the school has progressed.

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“I am very pleased that these efforts have resulted in a well-deserved good rating for Prince William School.”

Prince William School has 1,056 pupils on the school roll aged between 11 and 18.

To read the school's full Ofsted report, go to https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142063

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