A primary school in Whiteley has been praised by Ofsted for pupils ‘impeccable’ behaviour and teacher’s ‘strong subject knowledge’.

Cornerstone Primary School on Bluebell Way had a visit by Ofsted on November 19 and 20 last year and the education regulator has recently published its findings in an ungraded report.

The school was rated Good in 2019, and this time inspectors have highlighted the school’s commitment to delivering top quality teaching to its 386 pupils.

The inspector highlighted the schools ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum as well as ‘exemplary’ student behaviour.

The inspector said: “In the early years, children develop the important routines and language they need to learn well. Across lessons, pupils’ behaviour is exemplary.

“They value the praise they receive for meeting staff’s high expectations.

“Pupils work well together, supporting each other to solve problems. At playtime, pupils are considerate to others, and acts of kindness are frequent.

“Through the school values, pupils learn about the importance of kind and considerate conduct.”

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Inspectors also credited Cornerstone Primary for its commitment to students joining part way through the school year.

The report added: “The school takes highly effective action to support those who join part way through a school year or phase.

“It focuses on identifying any gaps in knowledge they might have and helps them catch up.”

It also said that students with additional needs also achieve highly while studying at Cornerstone Primary.

Cornerstone Primary School headteacher, Tim ClarkeCornerstone Primary School headteacher, Tim Clarke (Image: Submitted) Tim Clarke, headteacher at Cornerstone Primary said: “Whereas we were previously judged Good in all areas, we are delighted to share that in our 2024 ungraded Ofsted inspection, the inspector found a wealth of evidence demonstrating significant  improvements in all areas.

“This is supported by the fact that the Inspection identified no areas for further improvement. 

“Key strengths the report evidenced include: 'Pupils thrive in this friendly and purposeful school’ and ‘behaviour is impeccable’.”