Education Praise for primary after 'requires improvement' rating

A PRIMARY school in South Bristol has been praised for its friendly and supportive community, strong curriculum, and ambitious vision, following its latest Ofsted inspection.

- Lewis CLARKE

Inspectors found Ashton Vale Primary School to be 'Good' across every category, a significant step up from its previous judgement of 'Requires Improvement'.

Inspectors visited the school, located on Avebury Road, on March 4 and 5. The school, which caters to 164 pupils aged four to eleven, is led by headteacher Bradley Arthur and is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust.

"Ashton Vale school is a friendly community. Pupils of all ages get along well and consistently meet adults' high expectations of them," the report states. "Pupils work hard and understand why it [is] important to do their best".

The report highlights how the school's core 'Heart' values—such as respect and tolerance—are woven into the fabric of daily life. These values are not only understood by the children but actively lived: "Pupils understand why these values are important in wider society and use them in their learning and play".