A “WARM and welcoming” Purbeck primary school is celebrating after going from ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’ in its latest Ofsted inspection.

Inspectors visited Corfe Castle Primary School, part of the Coastal Learning Partnership, on November 7 and 8 and were impressed by what they found.

“Pupils love coming to this warm and welcoming school,” the report said. “The values of courage, community, perseverance and belief embody the work of the school.

“Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations.”

Efforts made since the previous inspection in September 2020, which delivered a ‘Requires improvement’ rating – have paid off, the inspectors said.

“The school has worked tirelessly to engage with parents and carers since the previous inspection,” they wrote.

“The community speaks highly of the many changes that have taken place. Consequently, parents have confidence in the school and pupils enjoy attending.”

Corfe Castle Primary School headteacher Amy Howe, back left, with deputy Robert Stoner and pupils

They praised teachers’ “unwavering focus on the curriculum”, “sound subject knowledge” and pupils “progress well through the curriculum”.

Headteacher at Corfe Castle primary, Amy Howe, said: “As a school, we are incredibly proud of the education in Corfe Castle Primary School being recognised as ‘Good’ in all areas.

“The whole school community have worked together to improve the Education at the school.

“We are absolutely delighted with the recent inspection grading.”

To read the full report, log on to reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/142145.