The last inspection of the school occurred on 4th & 5th October 2007.

Croftway was judged in all categories as good. The lead inspector wrote this to the children at the end of the inspection.

 

 

 

'Thank you for the help you gave us when we inspected your school. We all enjoyed meeting you and were impressed by your friendliness, good manners and good behaviour. We enjoyed visiting your classrooms, looking at your work and talking to you about your school. We know that Mr Ellis and the staff want you to have a say in how your school develops and your school councillors told us much about how you have helped to improve it.'

The report reflected our school well as can be demonstrated by opening sentences from each section of the report:-

Overall Effectiveness Of The School - GOOD

'This is a good school that is held in high regard by the vast majority of parents.

Effectiveness Of The Foundation Stage - GOOD

'Progress is good through the nursery and reception years.'

Achievement and Standards - GOOD

'Achievement is good. Pupils make good progress throughout key stage 1, particularly in english and by the end of year 2 their attainment is broadly average in reading, writing and mathematics. Most pupils maintain this good progress and by year 4 the standards achieved are broadly at the level expected for their age.'

Personal Development and Wellbeing - GOOD

'Pupil's development and wellbeing are good. Pupils are a credit to the school, demonstrating good personal skills and attitudes to their work.'

Teaching and Learning - GOOD

Teaching and learning are good. Lessons are planned well with tasks that match the full range of ability. Teachers skillfully adopt thematic approaches when they judge that linking of subjects will benefit pupils' understanding.'

Curriculum and Other Activities - GOOD

'The Curriculum is good. It is enriched and strengthened as a result of good links and partnerships with external agents and the local community.'

Care Guidance and Support - GOOD

'Care, guidance and support for children are good with very positive relationships between pupils and staff. The school provides a wide range of support, including breakfast and after school clubs and "Place 2 Be" counselling provision. Bullying is rare and children know that there will be an effective response should any occur.' 

Leadership and Management - GOOD

'Leadership and management are good. The headteacher, through his good and purposeful leadership, is ensuring that the focus in school is on achievement within a caring and supportive environment.'