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This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.
Principal
Mr Jon Lenton
Address
Becketts Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5RW
Phone Number
01244732000
Phase
Academy
Type
Academy converter
Age Range
4-11
Religious Character
Does not apply
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
220
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Highlights from Latest Inspection
This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.
Main findings
Boughton Heath is an outstanding school.
Pupils achieve extremely well. They reach high standards in their work and make exceptionally good progress in their personal development. They are very caring and considerate towards others and are confident and enthusiastic learners.
When asked to express their views on how they see things they found it very difficult to think of any improvements they would like to see. Their pride and enthusiasm for the school came shining through. There was strong praise for staff, the high levels of care they receive and the range of exciting opportunities on offer.'
We get to do loads of fun activities.' and 'Visits are really fun and we learn lots of ne...w things.' were typical of their comments.
Parents and carers also hold the school in high regard. 'The staff are well organised, enthusiastic and conscientious' and 'My children can't wait to get there in the mornings.' are just some of the comments that reflect their positive views.
Pupils come on in leaps and bounds from the moment they enter the school. Provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage is excellent. By the time pupils leave in Year 6 their attainment is significantly above the national average in English and mathematics.
This represents outstanding achievement considering their starting points. This is all made possible because the curriculum is very successful in meeting pupils' needs and teaching is consistently good with some outstanding features. In the very best of lessons pupils are encouraged to test and deepen their understanding with carefully crafted opportunities that promote high levels of discussion and active learning.
Where teaching is less strong, on occasions in a small number of lessons, senior leaders recognise that too much time is spent on describing to pupils what they are going to do, which reduces their opportunities to work independently and direct their own learning. The success of the school is underpinned by leaders and managers spearheaded by the headteacher who provide outstanding leadership. As a group, they keep a close eye on the school's performance and are very secure about the direction the school must take to sustain its momentum.
They are quick to identify and tackle weaknesses and know the school exceptionally well. Considering the advances made since its previous inspection and along with its other strengths, including the rigorous analysis of pupils' progress and strong teamwork, the school is exceptionally well placed to continue to improve.
Information about the school
This is a smaller than average-sized school.
The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below average as is the number of pupils identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school has gained a number of awards including The Healthy Schools Standard and Activemark.
Inspection grades: 1 is outstanding, 2 is good, 3 is satisfactory and 4 is inadequate Please turn to the glossary for a description of the grades and inspection terms
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