North Yorkshire village school praised by Ofsted under new head

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 18:32 · Archive

Appleton Wiske Community Primary School in North Yorkshire has received a glowing Ofsted inspection report shortly after its new headteacher took office.

Appleton Wiske Community Primary School in North Yorkshire, which includes a pre-school nursery, has received a successful Ofsted inspection less than a month after the arrival of new headteacher Joe Larder. The school met Ofsted's expected standard in five areas and was rated strong for attendance and behaviour, and personal development and wellbeing.

Ofsted praised the school's personal development programme, saying it 'thoughtfully nurtures pupils' character, broadens their horizons and offers plenty of opportunities to help them grow into responsible, mature citizens'. Inspectors also noted that 'pupils behave consistently well' and 'pupils take pride in belonging to this welcoming and harmonious village school'.

Headteacher Joe Larder said: 'Although I have only been at the school for a short time, I am immensely proud of this achievement on behalf of the previous leadership team, our dedicated staff, governors, pupils and families.' He added that the school, as one of the few maintained primary schools in Hambleton, hopes to receive support to expand its provision. Jane Quy, chair of the governing body, paid tribute to former headteacher Neil Clark and praised the school community's hard work and dedication.

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North Yorkshire village school praised by Ofsted weeks after new headteacher startsAppleton Wiske Community Primary School celebrates a glowing Ofsted report, praising attendance, behaviour and pupil wellbeing under new head Joe Larder.The Northern Echo · 12 Oct, 18:00
North Yorkshire village school praised by Ofsted weeks after new headteacher startsAppleton Wiske Community Primary School celebrates a glowing Ofsted report, praising attendance, behaviour and pupil wellbeing under new head Joe Larder.Darlington & Stockton Times · 12 Oct, 18:00

In this story: Appleton Wiske Community Primary School · Joe Larder · North Yorkshire · Jane Quy · Neil Clark · Hambleton · Ofsted

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