Lowerhouses CE Primary School
Ofsted Report June 2018

Lowerhouses CE Primary School is proud to share the findings of our most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out on 26th and 27th June 2018, where the school was judged to be a Good school. Inspectors recognised the strong, nurturing ethos of our community and the commitment of leaders and staff to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive.

The report highlights many strengths across our school community, including our inclusive ethos, commitment to pupil wellbeing, and the quality of teaching and learning. We continue to build on these foundations to ensure every child receives the best possible education in a nurturing and inspiring environment. You can read the full report below.

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What Ofsted said about our school

Inspectors highlighted several key strengths across the school, including:

Strong leadership and a clear vision

Leaders were praised for strengthening the school after a period of change and for creating a curriculum that offers rich experiences and opportunities for all pupils.

Good teaching and learning

Teachers were recognised for their strong subject knowledge, calm classrooms and high expectations. Pupils show positive attitudes to learning and make good progress across the curriculum.

A caring, inclusive environment

The report highlights the school’s nurturing culture, where pupils feel safe, supported and confident. Staff know pupils well and provide a “haven” where children can flourish.

Strong provision for pupils with additional needs

Pupils with SEND, including those in the Hearing Impaired Resource Provision, receive well‑matched support and make good progress from their starting points.

Good behaviour and personal development

Pupils behave well, show respect for others and enjoy taking on responsibilities. Parents were overwhelmingly positive about the care and support their children receive.

 

What we’ve improved since the inspection

Although our last inspection was in 2018, we have continued to strengthen our provision in several important areas:

  • Curriculum development – ensuring our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and carefully sequenced

  • SEND provision – expanding support, improving identification and strengthening our graduated approach

  • Safeguarding – enhancing training, systems and early‑help partnerships

  • Reading and vocabulary – embedding high‑quality phonics and language‑rich teaching

  • Pastoral support – deepening our nurture‑based approach and wellbeing offer

  • Leadership capacity – strengthening middle leadership and subject expertise

We are proud of the progress we have made and remain committed to continuous improvement.

 

Understanding Ofsted inspections

Ofsted inspects schools to evaluate:

  • Quality of education

  • Behaviour and attitudes

  • Personal development

  • Leadership and management

  • Early years provision

Schools may receive:

  • A Section 5 inspection (full inspection)

  • A Section 8 inspection (short inspection for schools previously judged Good)

You can find out more about how inspections work on the Ofsted website.

 

View our Ofsted profile

You can view our school’s Ofsted page here: Lowerhouses CE Primary School

 
Review date

Page last reviewed: April 2026