St Benet’s MAT News

We are delighted with all the positive comments in the report and congratulate Headteacher Pierce Hunt and all his staff for their hard work in embedding Christian values in their school.

A selection of quotes from the final report are shared here:

Little Plumstead C of E Primary Academy is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish. It has the following notable strengths.

Strengths

* The vision has been carefully and thoughtfully adopted to serve the needs of this rural village primary school. It is aspirational and driven by inspirational leadership. The dedicated staff team strives to support pupils to believe that all things are possible. Consequently, they flourish.

* Inclusivity and equity have high priority. The culture of compassion, kindness and respect, enables the school community to thrive.

* The curriculum inspires pupils. They are supported as unique individuals to develop gifts and talents, acknowledging that they can be successful in different ways.

* School leaders and St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust (MAT) empower staff. This provides opportunities to look outwards and be responsible in nurturing others to believe that ‘all things are possible’.

* Relationships are strong. The Christian values of compassion and hope inspire adults to work un-stintingly for the wellbeing of others. Consequently, staff feel appreciated, and pupils are valued, leading to a school where people flourish.

Inspection Findings

Passionate, dedicated leadership drives the vision in this rural, caring, happy school. Staff, governors and the trust are deeply committed to meeting the needs of pupils and adults.

The school-wide sense of ownership and deep understanding enables the vision and values to be embedded and lived out daily. Led by the vision, soaring aspiration and high expectations are at the heart of all decision-making. This enables pupils to become confident, responsible, and reflective learners.

Links with the trust are strong with closely aligned visions. This enriches opportunities for pupils and staff ‘to grow without limit.’ Training for staff and governors is highly valued and effective. Staff are actively supported to grow their skills, becoming proactive and outward looking practitioners. Governors know the school well, evaluating the impact of the vision and supporting the focus on spirituality.

The welcoming, inclusive atmosphere creates a culture of community and care. Relationships built on trust, respect, and an open-door policy ensure high parental involvement.