Staff and pupils at The King’s C of E Primary Academy in Newark are celebrating results from two inspections, each praising the academy for its inclusivity, curriculum strengths, and leadership.

In both their Ofsted and SIAMs inspections, the academy was awarded a ‘Good’ rating.

Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMs) inspectors said the school is a beacon of hope and love within its community and that an exceptionally inclusive and nurturing culture builds hope and widens horizons for all pupils and adults

Inspectors said staff are a joyful and compassionate team, living exceptionally well together. They watch over each other and their pupils with love and hope, building resilience and nurturing growth.

Headteacher Sarah Clarke said the staff team were keen to be reinspected by Ofsted following wide-ranging progress at the academy.

She added: “It has been a busy period for The Kings C of E Primary Academy with these two inspections following each other so closely. But we knew just how much our wonderful school has developed and improved, and so the whole staff team welcomed the news of the Ofsted inspection.”

The Ofsted inspectors found the school to be Good in all areas, highlighting that all communities are welcomed and nurtured, and that pupils are polite, supportive and caring of each other. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are well supported. The school ensures that every pupil is ready to learn and succeed by addressing any barriers to learning they may face.

The report states that the academy provides pupils with a wide range of opportunities that they may not otherwise receive and that pupils have high aspirations. They have confidence in their own abilities.

Staff are described as being proud to work at the school and report that they appreciate the systems and procedures put in place to support their workload and wellbeing.

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