Pupils have told inspectors they value their school’s support so much that they would take staff with them if stranded on a desert island. Students at St Peter’s CE Academy, in Fenton, were asked what single item would help them to ‘survive’ the fictional scenario. Now an Ofsted report has revealed they each named an adult at their school. It is one of the reasons why St Peter’s has been awarded an ‘outstanding’ grade for pupils’ personal development and welfare. Inspectors also praised leaders for their ‘passion, determination and energy’ and said teachers were ‘ambitious for their pupils to succeed’. But as the school’s GCSE results have been below average for the last three years, it has been rated as ‘requiring improvement’ overall. Principal Michael Astley said he was disappointed with Ofsted’s judgement. He added: “It’s based on the results of people who left at least a year ago. “Pupils who are in the school now are making much better progress. About 80 per cent of the points in the report are positive.” St Peter’s, which came out of special measures two years ago, has placed improving pupils’ attitudes at the heart of its transformation. The report says students ‘want to be in the classroom’ and their behaviour and attendance is now good. They also benefit from ‘high-quality’ careers advice and guidance. It adds: “Pupils told inspectors that racism and bullying are rare. Pupils get on well together, respect one another and value their learning and social time together.” Staff… [Read full story]
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