Halifax school praised

TdaNews Direct
Published: 8 May, 2008

Staff and students have been praised by Ofsted at a Halifax primary school this week.

Ofsted inspector Allan Torr stated that "everything about St John's [school in Brighouse, West Yorkshire] is high quality.

Mr Torr went on to add that both teachers and parents are "overwhelmingly positive about the school" and that attendance often exceeds 97 per cent.

The inspector also highlighted the 'befriender system', which promotes a relationship where older students look after younger pupils.

The only area where the inspector felt the school could be improved was in how leaders and managers "set clear direction leading to improvement and promote high quality of care and education".

However, this area was still awarded a "good" result and in every other area St John's was classed as outstanding.

Commenting on the results of the Ofsted inspection, acting head Chris Graham told the Halifax Courier that the "whole school community is truly proud of the achievement" and the report "was full of positive statements".