OFSTED
The school's most recent inspection was in November 2009. Please find below excerpts from their report. The full report can be found at www.ofsted.gov.uk
"Pupils of all ages are really enthusiastic about learning and clearly have very good relationships with teachers."
"The range of extra-curricular activities and clubs is exceptional."
"Pupils make outstanding progress during their time in the school."
"At the end of the Reception year, most are working beyond the early learning goals, especially in reading and mathematical development."
"The activities provided are directly related to pupils’ needs and enable pupils to make exceptionally good progress."
"Pupils make very good progress in their key skills in Key Stage 2 and achieve very high standards in literacy and numeracy."
"Pupils’ progress in mathematics is outstanding and pupils achieve very high standards by the end of Year 6."
"Children learn to interact well with each other and the excellent relationships contribute strongly to the enjoyable and purposeful environment."
"There are excellent relationships with parents, who praise the school highly for the good quality education provided for their children."
The School
"The quality of education provided by Connaught House School is outstanding. The curriculum and the variety of learning experiences offered are exceptional. The quality of teaching is outstanding overall and never less than good, resulting in outstanding progress by pupils.""Pupils of all ages are really enthusiastic about learning and clearly have very good relationships with teachers."
"The range of extra-curricular activities and clubs is exceptional."
"Pupils make outstanding progress during their time in the school."
Early Years
"In the Junior 1 class, children make outstanding progress, especially in reading and their mathematical development.""At the end of the Reception year, most are working beyond the early learning goals, especially in reading and mathematical development."
Key Stage 1 & 2
"The curriculum enables pupils to become responsible and well-rounded individuals.""The activities provided are directly related to pupils’ needs and enable pupils to make exceptionally good progress."
"Pupils make very good progress in their key skills in Key Stage 2 and achieve very high standards in literacy and numeracy."
"Pupils’ progress in mathematics is outstanding and pupils achieve very high standards by the end of Year 6."
Pupils & Parents
"Pupils' behaviour is outstanding at all stages, both in classes and around the school. Pupils are very well behaved and courteous towards adults and other pupils.""Children learn to interact well with each other and the excellent relationships contribute strongly to the enjoyable and purposeful environment."
"There are excellent relationships with parents, who praise the school highly for the good quality education provided for their children."